单词 | in zigzag |
释义 | > as lemmasin zigzag a. A series of short lines inclined at angles in alternate directions; a line or course having sharp turns of this kind; concrete something characterized by such lines or turns. Originally in in zigzag (= French en zigzag). ΘΚΠ the world > space > shape > angularity > [noun] > each of lines inclined at angles alternately > series of zigzag1712 1712 J. James tr. A.-J. Dézallier d'Argenville Theory & Pract. Gardening 42 Steps of Grass laid in Zic-Zac [Note, The French call this an Allée en Zic-Zac, for its Likeness to a Machine so called]. 1712 J. James tr. A.-J. Dézallier d'Argenville Theory & Pract. Gardening 215 Chevrons, or Checks of Grass in Zig-Zac. 1728 E. Chambers Cycl. at Alley An Alley in Ziczac, is that which has too great a Descent. 1822 J. Parkinson Outl. Oryctol. 139 The larger tubercles placed in zig-zag. 1892 E. Reeves Homeward Bound 299 Entering by the beautiful Gate of Justice, and winding in zigzag through the thickness of the tower. < as lemmas |
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