dogleg

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.

2. 2

   A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity

   A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

   • The Q Street crossing of Wisconsin Avenue is an extreme example of such a location, the dog-leg itself being so long, about 150 feet, that in reality two T intersections exist.
   • At 4th Avenue and Korean Veterans Boulevard, the completion of Gateway Boulevard would correct the existing dog-leg intersection with Franklin Street.
   • McCormack had been stalking its corridors for months, turning down its dog-legs and dead ends, doubling back on himself.
3. 3

   To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back…

   To bend in the shape of the hind leg of a dog, especially to turn and then turn back sharply to the original direction.

   • When the causeway doglegs and all of a sudden you spot sixteen roller coasters in the same place, it can take your breath away.

The neighborhood

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• neighboroffset T-intersection
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