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ZIGZAGS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word zigzags. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word zigzags. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ZIGZAGS

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serpentine
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• resembling a serpent in form

snakelike
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• resembling a serpent in form

crisscrosses
verbv
noun

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

adverb

• crossing one another in opposite directions

adjective satellite

• marked with crossing lines

verb

• cross in a pattern, often random

• mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines

• mark with a pattern of crossing lines

meanders
verbv
noun

• a bend or curve, as in a stream or river

• an aimless amble on a winding course

verb

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

turns
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a circular segment of a curve

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

• an unforeseen development

• a movement in a new direction

• the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

• turning or twisting around (in place)

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a favor for someone

• taking a short walk out and back

verb

• to change orientation or direction

• undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

• undergo a change or development

• cause to move around or rotate

• change to the contrary

• pass to the other side of

• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

• let (something) fall or spill from a container

• move around an axis or a center

• cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

• to send or let go

• to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

• shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

• change color

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

• cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

• accomplish by rotating

• get by buying and selling

• cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

• channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• alter the functioning or setting of

• direct at someone

• have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

• go sour or spoil

• become officially one year older

twists
verbv
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

windings
nounn
noun

• the act of winding or twisting

adjective satellite

• marked by repeated turns and bends

• of a path e.g.

crank
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bad-tempered person

• a whimsically eccentric person

• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

• a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

adjective satellite

• (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

verb

• travel along a zigzag path

• start by cranking

• rotate with a crank

• fasten with a crank

• bend into the shape of a crank

zag
nounn
noun

• an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions

zig
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions

zig-zag
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• having short sharp turns or angles

Best Hypernyms For ZIGZAGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for zigzags, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
angularity go locomote move travel
Phrases (1)
angular shape

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