Doglegged

/ˈdɔɡˌlɛɡd/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by sharp bends or jogs; shaped like or having the pattern of a dogleg.

Etymology

Adjective form created by adding '-ed' to 'dogleg,' suggesting something possesses the quality of having doglegs or resembles a dogleg in structure.

Kelly Says

The '-ed' suffix on nouns creates adjectives meaning 'having' or 'characterized by'—so a 'doglegged road' literally has legs/bends, which is a clever visual metaphor.

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