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Zickzack
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I. zig·zag [ˈzɪgzæg] N
1. zigzag (line, course):
zigzag
Zickzack m <-(e)s, -e>
in a zigzag
2. zigzag (turn on course):
zigzag
II. zig·zag [ˈzɪgzæg] ADJ inv
zigzag
to steer a zigzag course
zigzag pattern
III. zig·zag [ˈzɪgzæg] ADV inv
zigzag
IV. zig·zag <-gg-> [ˈzɪgzæg] VB intr
zigzag
zigzag line, path
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zig-zag pattern [ˈzɪɡzæɡˌpætn] N
zigzag bends INFRASTR
zigzag bends
Present
Izigzag
youzigzag
he/she/itzigzags
wezigzag
youzigzag
theyzigzag
Past
Izigzagged
youzigzagged
he/she/itzigzagged
wezigzagged
youzigzagged
theyzigzagged
Present Perfect
Ihavezigzagged
youhavezigzagged
he/she/ithaszigzagged
wehavezigzagged
youhavezigzagged
theyhavezigzagged
Past Perfect
Ihadzigzagged
youhadzigzagged
he/she/ithadzigzagged
wehadzigzagged
youhadzigzagged
theyhadzigzagged
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Inside the church the south arcade is carried on octagonal piers and the arches are decorated with zigzag patterns.
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It features three zigzag brick and limestone panels, brick pilasters with stepped capitals, and entrances with limestone pilasters.
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You don't need 4x4, but you do need controlled power, particularly where the cement strips zigzag their way up the most extreme section.
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The inner lobby has two curved staircases with a sheet aluminum treatment, and marble walls with a zigzag pattern.
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The huipil is usually white with colorful cross-stripping and zigzag designs woven into the cloth using the brocade technique still commonly used today.
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“My path to the stars ran in a zigzag,” says Hasinger, smiling impishly (which he does often and gladly), and begins his story.
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www.mpg.de
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„Mein Weg zu den Sternen verlief im Zickzack“, sagt Hasinger, lächelt verschmitzt (was er gern und oft tut) und beginnt zu erzählen.
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On a steep zigzag course we re at Trachselegg ( summer Restaurant ) in less then half an hour.
www.gruxa.ch
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Auf dem steilen Zickzack Pfad sind wir in etwa einer halben Stunde bei der Trachselegg ( Sommer Restaurant ).
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The central block has straight sipes for maximum traction and a shorter braking distance on snow and ice, while the zigzag sipes in the shoulders ensure superior handling on slippery surfaces.
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www.vredestein.de
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Die Mitte der Lauffläche verfügt über gerade verlaufende Lamellen, die auf Schnee und Eis für eine maximale Traktion und kurze Bremswege sorgen, und die im Zickzack verlaufenden Lamellen an den Seiten des Reifens gewährleisten ein hervorragendes Handling auf rutschigen Fahrbahnen.
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A brief homage to Rodolphe Töpffer in a zigzag travelling inspired by the drawings of the Geneva author.
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www.swissfilms.ch
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Eine kurze Ehrung für Rodolphe Töpffer in einem von den Zeichnungen des Genfer Autors inspirierten Zickzack Travelling.
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The famous baroque stairway zigzags up to the church, featuring enchanting fountains and statues along the way.
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www.portugal-live.net
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Die berühmte barocke Treppe verläuft im Zickzack nach oben zur Kirche und weist auf dem Weg bezaubernde Brunnen und Statuen auf.
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