Zigzag
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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.
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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.
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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.