zag

n. one single sharp turn in a series of turns that go back and forth.

n. a single sharp turn or reversal of direction, typically forming one part of a zigzag pattern.

“The path had a sharp zig followed by an even sharper zag.”

“The mountain trail was a series of zigs and zags that made the steep ascent manageable for the hikers.”

v. to make a sudden turn or change direction quickly.

v. to move with a sudden, sharp change in direction, often to avoid an obstacle or as part of an alternating pattern.

“The rabbit started to zig and zag across the field to escape the fox.”

“The jet began to zag violently to avoid the incoming radar detection, banking hard against the clouds.”