Zigzagging: meaning, definitions and examples
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zigzagging
[ ˈzɪɡˌzæɡɪŋ ]
movement pattern
Zigzagging refers to moving in sharp turns or angles, resembling the shape of a zigzag line. It often describes a path that alternates direction repeatedly, creating a series of angular turns.
Synonyms
meandering, serpentine, twisting, winding
Examples of usage
- The car was zigzagging down the winding road.
- The athlete was zigzagging around the cones during practice.
- The trail zigzags up the mountain.
- In the game, you need to zigzag to avoid obstacles.
Translations
Translations of the word "zigzagging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ziguezagueando
🇮🇳 ज़िगज़ैगिंग
🇩🇪 Zickzackbewegung
🇮🇩 zigzagging
🇺🇦 зигзагування
🇵🇱 ząbkowanie
🇯🇵 ジグザグ運動
🇫🇷 zigzaguer
🇪🇸 zigzagueando
🇹🇷 zigzag yapmak
🇰🇷 지그재그 운동
🇸🇦 التعرج
🇨🇿 zickzackování
🇸🇰 zickzackovanie
🇨🇳 之字形移动
🇸🇮 zigzaganje
🇮🇸 zigzagging
🇰🇿 зигзагтау
🇬🇪 ზიგზაგი
🇦🇿 zigzagged
🇲🇽 zigzagueando
Word origin
The term 'zigzag' originated from the French word 'zigzag', which combines the sound of 'zig' and 'zag', mimicking the abrupt changes in direction. The word likely entered the English language in the late 18th century, becoming associated with various contexts, including travel, navigation, and art. Over time, 'zigzagging' evolved to describe not only literal movement but also metaphorical activities that involve unexpected changes or unpredictability, reflecting dynamic and non-linear patterns in various fields. The concept has been utilized in mathematics, design, and even psychological discussions about behavior, illustrating the wide-ranging applicability of this visual and conceptual idea.