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dogleg Synonyms

Another word for dogleg

Choosing another word for dogleg depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that has a sharp bend or angle, such as a road, path, or mechanical structure.

Usage Example

"The mountain road makes a sudden bend just before the bridge."

Strong
bend
turn
angle
crook
elbow
Weak
zigzag

• verb (Context 2)

To bend, turn, or move in a sharp angle, like the hind leg of a dog.

Usage Example

"The hiking trail doglegs sharply to the right at the base of the cliff."

Strong
bend
veer
angle
curve
zigzag
Weak
swerve

• adjective (Context 3)

Having a sharp bend or angle, like a dog's hind leg.

Usage Example

"They climbed the narrow, bent staircase to the attic."

Strong
bent
angled
crooked
zigzag

Opposites of dogleg

The opposite of dogleg shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
straightaway
direct
unbent
See all opposites of dogleg

• Nearby Words

doggone
doggy
doghouse
dogleg
doglike
dogma
dogmatic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dogleg. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dogleg
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