v. i. To move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape. R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. zigzag, G. zickzack, from zacke, zacken, a dentil, tooth. Cf. Tack a small nail. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The fanatics going straight forward and openly, the politicians by the surer mode of zigzag. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. The quality or state of being zigzag; crookedness. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The . . . zigzaggery of my father's approaches. Sterne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having sharp turns. Barham. [ 1913 Webster ]