Dogleg

//ˈdɒɡlɛɡ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.; A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half-landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards. also, attributive
  2. 2
    a golf hole with a sharp angle in the fairway wordnet
  3. 3
    Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.; A sharp bend in the fairway before reaching a hole. also, attributive
  4. 4
    angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog wordnet
  5. 5
    A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street. US, also, attributive

    "The Q Street crossing of Wisconsin Avenue is an extreme example of such a location, the dog-leg itself being so long, about 150 feet, that in reality two T intersections exist."

Verb
  1. 1
    To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back sharply to the original direction. intransitive

    "When the causeway doglegs and all of a sudden you spot sixteen roller coasters in the same place, it can take your breath away."

Etymology

Etymology 1

The noun is derived from dog + leg, referring to the shape of the hind leg of a dog. The verb is derived from the noun.

Etymology 2

The noun is derived from dog + leg, referring to the shape of the hind leg of a dog. The verb is derived from the noun.

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