In order to escape the police, the fleeing car would zigzag in between cars going back and forth down the two lanes.

Stitching on the skirt appeared to zigzag down the seams using twice the amount of thread since it stitched from side to side.

The stripes on the chevron dress would zigzag across the fabric like rows of little mountains.

“If you are being shot at,” the sergeant told his troops, “it is recommended to zigzag away from the shooter because it is difficult to shoot someone moving to and fro.”

Bouncing off each side as the pool ball made its way down the billiard table, it would zigzag to the corner pocket.