zigzag pattern

collocation in English

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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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pattern
noun
uk
/ˈpæt.ən/us
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, ...
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(Definition ofzigzagandpatternfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In (a) a regularzigzagpatternis observed while a defect can be seen in (b).
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Some experiments lead to a regularzigzagpattern(figure 8a) even though no forcing has been applied whereas, in others, defects or irregularly spaced deformations are observed (figure 8b).
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The high explosive is arranged in a layeredzigzagpattern, ignited from both sides with triggered flash lamps.
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In this particular experiment, a slight forcing at the natural wavelength has been applied to make thezigzagpatternperfectly periodic.
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Fruit traps were placed in azigzagpatternat 25-m intervals along each transect and their contents retrieved fortnightly.
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The message dataset is placed from right to left in azigzagpattern, as shown below.
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Attention to detail was the main focus during renovation, as the wigwams lost theirzigzagpattern.
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Flight when flushed is characterised by azigzagpatternwith short gliding phases and rapid wingbeats.
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Compounds in which the fused rings form azigzagpatternare phenacenes.
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They leave azigzagpatterninstead of a straight edge.
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The lateral line has an irregularzigzagpattern.
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This is a mixed fabric with a woven stripe orzigzagpattern.
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The arches are carved with azigzagpattern.
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Present on the uppermost terrace wall is azigzagpatternof the same quartzite.
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When chased, it runs in azigzagpattern, running up to 18 mph.
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The sclerotesta (the shell) also exhibits azigzagpatternof sclereids.
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They exhibit azigzagpatternof stripes on their shells which gives the species its name.
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When chased they will flee in azigzagpattern, alternately raising one wing then the other.
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Adults have brown forewings with a faintzigzagpatternand buff hindwings, both with dark veins.
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Interestingly, it also moves in azigzagpatternwhen jetting.
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