Zig″zag′ (?), n. [F. zigzag, G. zickzack, from zacke, zacken, a dentil, tooth. Cf. Tack a small nail.]
1. Something that has short turns or angles.
The fanatics going straight forward and openly, the politicians by the surer mode of zigzag. Burke.
2. (Arch.) A molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons. See Illust. of Chevron, 3.
3. (Fort.) See Boyau.