zag

/zæɡ/
noun
  1. A sharp change of direction, especially one that alternates with a zig.
    • The skier made a quick zag to dodge the tree.
    • The path took a sudden zag to the left to avoid the large rock.
    • In the dance, a zig is followed by a zag.
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verb
  1. To make a sharp turn, especially one that alternates with a zig.
    • The car zagged around the pothole in the road.
    • When the other team zigged, we zagged and scored a goal.
    • The rabbit zagged sharply to escape the fox.
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