dogleg

== English == === Alternative forms === dog-leg === Etymology === 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. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɒɡlɛɡ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɔɡˌlɛɡ/ Hyphenation: dog‧leg === Noun === dogleg (plural doglegs) (also attributively) Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it. (architecture) A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half-landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards. (golf, disc golf) A sharp bend in the fairway before reaching a hole. (US, also attributively) A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street. ==== Synonyms ==== (intersection consisting of two opposing T-intersections): staggered crossroads, staggered junction ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== hairpin offset T-intersection switchback === Verb === dogleg (third-person singular simple present doglegs, present participle doglegging, simple past and past participle doglegged) (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. ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === dog-leg (stairs) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia dogleg (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === logged, oggled