switchbacked

ˈswɪtʃˌbækt
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Translation of switchbacked into German

Adjective

sharp turns

RareUS
having sharp turns or zigzags
RareUS
serpentinenartig mit scharfen Kurven
  • The switchbacked road made the drive exciting and challenging.Die serpentinenartige Straße machte die Fahrt aufregend und herausfordernd.
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Synonyms and analogies of switchbacked in English

adj.windingzigzaggedMore synonyms

Examples of switchbacked in a sentence

  • Switchbacked paths are common in mountainous regions.
switchback
ˈswɪtʃˌbæk
Noun
1.

hairpin bend

US
sharp bend in a path or road
US
  • Drivers must slow down for the switchback.Fahrer müssen für die Haarnadelkurve langsamer fahren.
2.

transportation

US
path or road with steep ascents and descents
US
Serpentinenweg Zickzackweg
  • The hikers followed the switchback up the mountain.Die Wanderer folgten dem Serpentinenweg den Berg hinauf.
3.

rail transport

TECH.UK
railway track with zigzag formation on steep slope
TECH.UK
Serpentinenstrecke Zickzackstrecke
  • The train navigated the switchback with precision.Der Zug navigierte mit Präzision durch die Serpentinenstrecke.
Verb
intr.
1.

movement

Rare
change direction sharply while moving
Rare
  • The road switchbacks through the hills.Die Straße windet sich durch die Hügel.
2.

zigzag movement

RareUK
move in a zigzag path or course
RareUK
im Zickzack bewegen Zickzackkurs nehmen schlängeln
  • The hikers switchbacked up the steep mountain trail.Die Wanderer bewegten sich im Zickzack den steilen Bergpfad hinauf.

Translations of "switchbacked" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
mit scharfen Kurvenadj.
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