dogleg

a. 弯曲如狗后腿的

发音

UK /ˈdɒɡlɛɡ/
其它
US /ˈdɔɡˌlɛɡ/
其它

词形变化

doglegs 复数 doglegs doglegged doglegging doglegs 三单 doglegging 现在分词 doglegged 过去式 doglegged 过去分词

别名

dog's-leg dog-leg

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    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.

    定语 建筑
  2. 2.

    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.

    定语 体育
  3. 3.

    A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

    美国 定语
v.
  1. 1.

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

    不及物

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

hole angle

词源

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.

来源：wiktionary