ZIGZAG

Zig zag

A railway zig zag, also called a switchback, is a way of climbing hills in difficult country with a minimal need for tunnels and heavy earthworks. For a short distance, the direction of travel is reversed, before the original direction is resumed.

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ZigZag

ZigZag was a British rock music magazine. It was started by Pete Frame and the first edition rolled off the printing presses on 16 April 1969. The magazine was noted for its thorough interviews, well-researched articles, innovative "rock family trees" by Frame, and support for American songwriters such as Michael Nesmith, Mickey Newbury, Gene Clark, etc.

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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.

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Zig-Zag

Zig-Zag is a brand of rolling papers that originated in France. It is marketed in the USA by National Tobacco, in Europe by Republic Technologies, and in Japan by Tsuge Pipes. The Zig-Zag brand produces primarily hand-rolled tobacco related products such as cigarette rolling papers, cigarette tubes and rolling accessories.

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zigzag

Noun

  1. a line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions
  2. one of such sharp turns

Verb

  1. To move or to twist in a zigzag manner.

Adjective

  1. Moving in, or having a zigzag.

Adverb

  1. in a zigzag manner or pattern


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