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1zag

noun \ˈzag\

Definition of ZAG

1
a :  one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course
b :  one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zig
2
:  zig 2
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Origin of ZAG

zigzag
First Known Use: 1793

Rhymes with ZAG

ag, bag, brag, crag, dag, drag, fag, flag, gag, hag, jag, lag, mag, nag, quag, rag, sag, scag, scrag, shag, slag, snag, sprag, stag, swag, tag, wag, YAG

2zag

verb
zaggedzag·ging

Definition of ZAG

intransitive verb
:  to execute a zag —usually contrasted with zig

First Known Use of ZAG

1900

Related to ZAG

Synonyms
break, cut, sheer, veer, yaw, swerve, zig
Antonyms
straighten

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