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- [dawg-leg, dog-]
- /ˈdɔgˌlɛg, ˈdɒg-/
- /ˈdɒɡ.leɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawg-leg, dog-]
- /ˈdɔgˌlɛg, ˈdɒg-/
Definitions of dogleg word
- noun dogleg a route, way, or course that turns at a sharp angle. 1
- abbreviation DOGLEG dog-legged. 1
- verb without object dogleg to proceed around a sharp angle or along an angular or zigzag course: The road doglegged through the mountains. 1
- noun dogleg A thing that bends sharply, in particular a sharp bend in a road or route. 1
- countable noun dogleg A dogleg is a sharp bend in a road or a path. 0
- noun dogleg a sharp bend or angle 0
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Origin of dogleg
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; dog + leg
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Parts of speech for Dogleg
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dogleg popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dogleg usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dogleg
noun dogleg
- curve — A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle.
- bend — When you bend, you move the top part of your body downwards and forwards. Plants and trees also bend.
- angle — An angle is the difference in direction between two lines or surfaces. Angles are measured in degrees.
- corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
- turn — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
verb dogleg
- swerve — to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course.
Top questions with dogleg
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