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switchback

/swɪtʃbæk/ noun · British & US
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What does switchback mean?

noun

A zigzag path or road, especially one that winds up a steep slope. A sudden change in direction or plan.

Example

"The hikers took a switchback up the mountain, their footsteps echoing off the rocky walls."

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