Definition
Definition of switchbacked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
sharp turnsRare US having sharp turns or zigzagsRare US
- The switchbacked road made the drive exciting and challenging.
- The switchbacked trail was difficult to hike.
- Switchbacked paths are common in mountainous regions.
Origin of switchbacked
English, switch (turn) + back (return)
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- French:en lacets, ...
- German:serpentinenartig, ...
- Italian:a tornanti, ...
- Spanish:zigzagueante, ...
- Portuguese:com curvas acentuadas, ...
- Chinese:急转弯的, ...
- Japanese:急カーブの, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَرِّج, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּתָּל, ...
- Russian:зигзагообразный, ...
- Ukrainian:зигзагоподібний, ...
- Hindi:तेज मोड़ वाला, ...
Definition of switchback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hairpin bendUS sharp bend in a path or roadUS
- Drivers must slow down for the switchback.
2.
transportationUS path or road with steep ascents and descentsUS
- The hikers followed the switchback up the mountain.
3.
rail transportTECH. UK railway track with zigzag formation on steep slopeTECH. UK
- The train navigated the switchback with precision.
Verb
1.
movementRare change direction sharply while movingRare
- The road switchbacks through the hills.
2.
zigzag movementRare UK move in a zigzag path or courseRare UK
- The hikers switchbacked up the steep mountain trail.
Images of switchback
sharp bend in a path or road 
path or road with steep ascents and descents
Origin of switchback
English, switch (turn) + back (return)
Examples of switchback in a sentence
Cyclists must be cautious on the switchback. The road zigzagged in a switchback down the hill. Cyclists love the challenge of a steep switchback. The old switchback was a challenge for the new train driver. Switchbacks are common in mountainous railway routes. The cyclist switchbacks down the mountain trail.
Hikers switchback to navigate steep paths. The cyclist switchbacked down the winding road with ease. The river switchbacks through the valley, creating a scenic view.
View all translations of switchback
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- French:lacet, serpenter, ...
- German:Haarnadelkurve, sich winden, ...
- Italian:tornante, zigzagare, ...
- Spanish:curva cerrada, serpentear, ...
- Portuguese:curva apertada, ziguezaguear, ...
- Chinese:急转弯, 转向, ...
- Japanese:ヘアピンカーブ, ジグザグに進む, ...
- Arabic:مَنْعَطَف حَادّ, اِنعَطَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:עִקּוּל חַד, לְהִתְפַּתֵּל, ...
- Russian:серпантин, петлять, ...
- Ukrainian:серпантин, петляти, ...
- Hindi:हेयरपिन मोड़, मुड़ना, ...
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