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zigzag track

[/ˈzɪɡzæɡ træk/]
nounpl: zigzag tracks
trilha em zigue-zague
1. A path or route that moves back and forth in sharp alternating angles rather than in a straight line
The mountain zigzag track made the hike more challenging but offered better views.
A trilha em zigue-zague da montanha tornou a caminhada mais desafiadora, mas oferecia melhores vistas.
2. A track or course designed with a series of sharp turns in alternating directions for skiing, biking, or other sports
The ski resort features a difficult zigzag track for advanced skiers.
A estação de esqui possui uma trilha em zigue-zague difícil para esquiadores avançados.
Synonyms
winding pathserpentine trailswitchback trailmeandering track
Antonyms
straight pathdirect routelinear track

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha em zigue-zague
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
caminho em zigue-zague
Alternative regional variation
Portugal
percurso em zigue-zague
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the zigzag track
follow the zigzag trail
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