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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: also, attributive
Topics: architecture
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: also, attributive
Qualifier: disc golf
Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, also, attributive
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verb
To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back sharply to the original direction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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noun
a golf hole with a sharp angle in the fairway
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hole, golf hole
noun
angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: angle
History
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.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
