n. A sharp turning back and forth or in and out; an irregular, abrupt angulation; one of a series of sharp turns in a linear or curvilinear course: nearly always in the plural.n. A formation with a succession of sharp turnings or angles; something that has a number of abrupt angulations, like those of chain-lightning.n. Specificallyn. A winding path with sharp turns, as up the side of a steep mountain.n. In fortification, a trench of approach against a fortress, so constructed that the line of trench may not be enfiladed by the defenders: same as boyau.n. In architecture, same as chevron, 2.n. In the fisheries, a salmon-stair or fish way.n. In entomology, a British moth, Bombyx dispar.Having sharp and quick turns or flexures; turning frequently back and forth; in botany, angularly bent from side to side.In a zigzag manner; with frequent sharp turns.To move or advance in a zigzag fashion; form zigzags in a course; turn sharply back and forth.To form in zigzags, or with short turns or angles.