
Zigzag
Avoid Straight Lines
Use 'zigzag' when describing paths or patterns that are not straight; it implies constant change in direction.

The trail up the mountain zigzagged to the peak.
Visual Imagery
'Zigzag' often creates a vivid picture in the reader's or listener's mind of something moving unpredictably.

Lightning zigzagged across the night sky.
Dynamic Action
Describing movement as 'zigzag' suggests agility and quick, sharp turns, often used in chase scenes.

The thief zigzagged through the market to evade the police.
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CircuitousCurveMeanderSnakeTwistUndulateWavyWind
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