Associations to the word «Dogleg»

Wiktionary

DOGLEG, verb. (intransitive) 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.
DOGLEG, noun. (golf) A sharp bend in the fairway (before the hole)
DOGLEG, noun. A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards.

Dictionary definition

DOGLEG, noun. Angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog.
DOGLEG, noun. A golf hole with a sharp angle in the fairway.

Wise words

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