- zigzag line
- ломаная линия
English-Russian scientific dictionary. 2008.
English-Russian scientific dictionary. 2008.
zigzag stitch — noun (sewing) A machine stitch worked in a zigzag line, used to prevent fraying, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑zigzag * * * zigzag stitch, a stitch made with a sewing machine in a zigzag pattern, for joining two edges in places where a straight line… … Useful english dictionary
Zigzag — ig zag , n. [F. zigzag, G. zickzack, from zacke, zacken, a dentil, tooth. Cf. {Tack} a small nail.] [1913 Webster] 1. Something that has short turns or angles. [1913 Webster] The fanatics going straight forward and openly, the politicians by the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
zigzag — zigzaggedness /zig zag id nis/, n. /zig zag /, n., adj., adv., v., zigzagged, zigzagging. n. 1. a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other. 2. one of a series of such turns, as in a line or … Universalium
zigzag — /ˈzɪgzæg / (say zigzag) noun 1. a line, course, or progression characterised by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other. 2. one of a series of such turns, as in a line or path. 3. anything in the form of a zigzag. –adjective 4.… …
zigzag — zig•zag [[t]ˈzɪgˌzæg[/t]] n. adj. adv. v. zagged, zag•ging 1) a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other 2) one of a series of such turns, as in a line 3) proceeding or formed in a zigzag:… … From formal English to slang
zigzag — zig·zag || zɪgzæg n. broken line forming angles, line characterized by sharp turns first to one side then to the other v. move in zigzag, swerve, crisscross adj. proceeding or formed in a zigzag (line characterized by sharp turns first to one… … English contemporary dictionary
ZigZag (magazine) — ZigZag was the name of a cutting edge UK rock music magazine. Started in 1969 by Pete Frame the magazine was famous for its thorough interviews, well researched articles, innovative rock trees (see below) and taste in American songwriters such as … Wikipedia
zigzag — [zig′zag΄] n. [Fr, prob. < Ger zickzack, redupl. < zacke, a tooth, sharp prong or point] 1. a series of short, sharp angles or turns in alternate directions, as in a line or course 2. something characterized by such a series, as a design,… … English World dictionary
zigzag — ► NOUN ▪ a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns. ► ADJECTIVE & ADVERB ▪ veering to right and left alternately. ► VERB (zigzagged, zigzagging) ▪ take a zigzag course. ORIGIN German Zickzack … English terms dictionary
zigzag — I UK [ˈzɪɡzæɡ] / US [ˈzɪɡˌzæɡ] noun [countable] Word forms zigzag : singular zigzag plural zigzags a line or movement that makes sharp angles because it suddenly changes from one direction to another Here the road goes down steeply in a series of … English dictionary
Zigzag — A zigzag is a pattern made up of small corners at variable angles, though constant within the zigzag, tracing a path between two parallel lines; it can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. Traditionally a zig points in the left… … Wikipedia