dogleg

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half-landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards.
2. isim A sharp bend in the fairway before reaching a hole.
3. isim A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

   “The Q Street crossing of Wisconsin Avenue is an extreme example of such a location, the dog-leg itself being so long, about 150 feet, that in reality two T intersections exist.”

4. fiil 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.”