dogleg vs hairpin

dogleg

noun
  • A sharp bend in the fairway before reaching a hole. 

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

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

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

hairpin

noun
  • A very tight bend in a road; a hairpin bend. 

  • A kind of ribozyme; hairpin ribozyme. 

  • A pin or fastener for the hair. 

  • An elongated horizontal v-shaped sign placed underneath a staff to indicate a crescendo or decrescendo. 

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