ZIGZAGS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word zigzags. (close relations)
zigzagging
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 |