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Dogleg
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Meaning
Noun
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In Architectural elements:
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.
●
In Disc golf & Golf:
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.
●
In American English:
A
single
intersection
consisting of
two
opposing
T-junctions in
close
proximity
; an
intersection
with a
staggered
cross
street.
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.
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Synonyms
Dog-Leg
Related
Hairpin
Switchback
Jughandle
Chicane
Chamfer
Headpin
Fairway
Rumble Strip
Cloverleaf Interchange
Cart Path
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