dogleg

noun · verbA2

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

doglegsdog-leg

1.
(also attributively) Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.
2.
(US, also, attributive)(US, also attributively) A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

Động từ

verb

V_es/s

doglegs

V_ing/Gerund

doglegging

V_ed/pp

dogleggeddog-leg

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

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Đồng nghĩa

staggered crossroadsstaggered junction

Cùng gốc / liên quan

hairpinoffset T-intersectionswitchback

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Nguồn gốc từ

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.