dogleg

Meanings

Noun

• Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.
• 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.

Related

Similar words

• staggered crossroads, staggered junction

Origin

• 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.