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单词 zigzagging
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zigzagging in British English

present participle of verb
zigzag
 

zigzag in British English

(ˈzɪɡˌzæɡ)
noun
1. 
a line or course characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
2. 
one of the series of such turns
3. 
something having the form of a zigzag
adjective
4. (usually prenominal)
formed in or proceeding in a zigzag
5. 
(of sewing machine stitches) produced in a zigzag by a swing needle used for joining stretch fabrics, neatening raw edges, etc
adverb
6. 
in a zigzag manner
verbWord forms: -zags, -zagging or -zagged
7. 
to proceed or cause to proceed in a zigzag
8. (transitive)
to form into a zigzag
Derived forms
zigzaggedness (ˈzigˌzaggedness)
noun
zigzagger (ˈzigˌzagger)
noun
Word origin
C18: from French, from German zickzack, from Zacke point, jagged projection; see tack1

Examples of 'zigzagging' in a sentence
zigzagging

There's even a spare mountain for tobogganing on a sharply zigzagging course.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In his own, odd, zigzagging way that all means he has pretty much arrived.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Climb the pitched way, through alders, and on up the zigzagging path.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Follow track zigzagging uphill, keeping wall on right.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She lost manoeuvrability and began zigzagging across the water.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Oddball characters are propelled along zigzagging narrative channels, connections made with whimsical aplomb.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Their new home is a zigzagging apartment over five levels of a terraced house.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As the speed increased, the zigzagging became more pronounced.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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