1. (n.) Something that has short turns or angles.

2. (n.) A molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons. See Illust. of Chevron, 3.

3. (n.) See Boyau.

4. (a.) Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course.

5. (v. t.) To form with short turns.

6. (v. i.) To move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape.

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