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Meaning of dogleg

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dogleg

Pronunciation:/ˈdɒɡlɛɡ//ˈdɔːɡlɛɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sharp bend in the fairway (before the hole)

  2. A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards.

  3. A sharp bend in a canyon or ravine.

verb

Definitions

  1. To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back in original direction, such as down, right, down.