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dogleg

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

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

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

Origin: The is derived from , referring to the shape of the hind leg of a dog. The is derived from the noun. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US, also, attributively) A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

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  • “Well, really more of a dogleg quest than strictly a *side* quest, but *ducks*”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I looked at a map, and it should be called the Dogleg of Hormuz”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(intransitive) 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.
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