switchback

ˈswɪtʃˌbæk
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Translation of switchback into Hebrew,

Noun

1.

hairpin bend

US
sharp bend in a path or road
US
עִקּוּל חַד פְּנִיַּת סִיכָּה עִקּוּל שֵׂעָר
  • Drivers must slow down for the switchback.נהגים חייבים להאט לפני ה-עיקול החד.
2.

transportation

US
path or road with steep ascents and descents
US
סֶרְפֶּנְטִינָה שְׁבִיל מִתְפַּתֵּל עַקְלָתוֹן
  • The hikers followed the switchback up the mountain.המטיילים עקבו אחרי הסרפנטינות במעלה ההר.
3.

rail transport

TECH.UK
railway track with zigzag formation on steep slope
TECH.UK
מְסִילַת זִיגְזָג מְסִילָה מִתְפַּתֶּלֶת
  • The train navigated the switchback with precision.הרכבת עברה את מסילת הזיגזג בדיוק רב.

Verb

intr.
1.

movement

Rare
change direction sharply while moving
Rare
לְהִתְפַּתֵּל לַעֲשׂוֹת זִיגְזָג
  • The road switchbacks through the hills.הכביש מתפתל בין הגבעות.
2.

zigzag movement

RareUK
move in a zigzag path or course
RareUK
לְזַגְזֵג lezagzegלָנוּעַ בְּזִיגְזָג
  • The hikers switchbacked up the steep mountain trail.המטיילים זיגזגו במעלה השביל ההררי התלול.
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  • switchback: sharp bend in a path or road
    (hairpin bend) עִקּוּל חַד
  • switchback: path or road with steep ascents and descents
    (transportation) סֶרְפֶּנְטִינָה

Synonyms and analogies of switchback in English

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.

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

הַכְּבִישׁ הַמְּפֻתָּל - haqevish hamefutal

Cyclists faced a grueling climb up the switchback path in the race.

רוכבי האופניים עמדו מול טיפוס מייגע בשביל הכביש המפותל במירוץ.

בַּכְּבִישׁ הַמְּפֻתָּל - baqevish hamefutal

The switchback descent required careful braking to control the speed.

הירידה בכביש המפותל דרשה בלימה זהירה לשליטה על המהירות.

פְּנִיָּה חָדָה - peniah khadah

Sanchez says there's a switchback.

סנצ"ז אומר שיש פנייה חדה.

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switchback: Examples and translations in context

The switchback up the mountain offered breathtaking views at every turn.

הכביש המפותל במעלה ההר הציע נופים עוצרי נשימה בכל פנייה.

Pedestrians admired the beauty of the coastal switchback overlooking the ocean.

הולכים העריכו את היופי של שביל הכביש המפותל על קו החוף המשקיף לים.

Walkers were greeted by wildflowers along the scenic switchback trail.

הולכים התקבלו בפרחי בר לאורך שביל הכביש המפותל הנופי.

The switchback twisted sharply as it climbed to the mountain peak.

הכביש המפותל התפתל בחדות בעודו מטפס לשיא ההר.

Explorers discovered an ancient ruin hidden along the switchback trail.

חוקרים גילו חורבות עתיקות לאורך שביל הכביש המפותל.

The switchback route was challenging but rewarding for experienced climbers.

הכביש המפותל היה מאתגר אך מתגמל למטפסים מנוסים.

The switchback route provided a thrilling adventure for mountain bikers.

הכביש המפותל סיפק הרפתקה מרגשת לרוכבי ההרים.

The switchback path zigzagged sharply up the rocky terrain.

שביל הכביש המפותל התפתל בחדות במעלה השטח הסלעי.

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