zigzag line

collocation in English

meaningsofzigzagandline

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zigzag
noun[C]
uk
/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/us
/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
a line or pattern that looks like a Z or a row of Zs ...
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line
noun
uk
/laɪn/us
/laɪn/
a long, thin mark on the surface ...
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(Definition ofzigzagandlinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofzigzag line

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The ridge across the centre of the three crossing vaults is in the form of azigzagline.
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The upper part shows a goldenzigzaglineon a blue background.
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One in particular was perfect for a dialogue between two characters - a singlezigzaglinethat can function as the profile for either face.
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The front of the branches carries small nodes in a row orzigzaglinebetween the apertures.
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The titlo is drawn as azigzaglineover a text.
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The head-piece in ink on folio 188v is a bar in the form of azigzaglinewith dots at turns.
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The base (lower portion) of the shield is gold and blue divided dancett (by azigzagline).
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The hindwings are paler brown with a darkzigzagline.
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It can be worked in straight lines, diagonally, or in a stepped fashion to make azigzaglineand is well suited to creating outlines or intricate filling patterns.
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Fore and hind wings crossed by a subterminal duskyzigzaglinecommencing about the middle of interspace 3 in the fore wing, and most conspicuous on the hind wing.
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However, it may also refer to a different type of cipher system that looks like azigzaglinegoing from the top of the page to the bottom.
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In 1971 zigzag lines were introduced to mark the danger area.
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Decoration includes wavy and zigzag lines, often in parallel.
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Adults are green, with reddish brown markings, and black zigzag lines across each wing.
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Adults are brown with dark zigzag lines across the wings.
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Zigzag lines stand for water and also for lightning.
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The wings are brown with three pale zigzag lines across the forewings and a white dash near the apex.
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Usually the shell has blue-black to tan zigzag lines and chestnut-brown blotches on a generally white background.
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These are greenish, ornamented with narrow brownish, obliquely radiating, zigzag lines.
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