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Sail A Zigzag Course Crossword Clue

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noun

• the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

• a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

• gear for a horse

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

• sailing a zigzag course

verb

• fasten with tacks

• turn into the wind

• create by putting components or members together

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

• fix to; attach

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

32%6Zigzag course
noun

• a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles

verb

• race on skis around obstacles

32%8 Took a zigzag course
verb

• To race in a slalom.

• To move in a slalom-like manner.

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New York Times18 Jul 2007 Down 9
New York Times12 Apr 2000 Down 4
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