dogleg means 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.
dogleg is pronounced /ˈdɒɡlɛɡ/.
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.
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.
- 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.
- A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.“The Q Street crossing of Wisconsin Avenue is an extreme example of such a location, the dog-leg itself being so long, about 150 feet, that in reality two T intersections exist.”
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.“When the causeway doglegs and all of a sudden you spot sixteen roller coasters in the same place, it can take your breath away.”