BOUSTROPHEDON Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word boustrophedon. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BOUSTROPHEDON
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| alternating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (of a current) reversing direction adjective satellite • occurring by turns; first one and then the other | ||||||||
| bidirectional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions | ||||||||
| zigzag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions adverb • in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path adjective satellite • having short sharp turns or angles verb • travel along a zigzag path | ||||||||
| reversing | verbv | |||||||
adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||||
