switchback
🇺🇸
/ˈswɪtʃbæk/
🇬🇧
/ˈswɪtʃbæk/
noun
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A path or road that has many sharp turns, usually going up a steep hill.
The hikers were winded after climbing the steep switchback trail.
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A U-shaped turn in a road or path, especially on a steep hill.
The driver carefully navigated the sharp switchback on the mountain road.
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A roller coaster ride with steep slopes and sharp turns, for fun and excitement.
The kids screamed with delight on the thrilling switchback roller coaster.
translation
A path or road that has many sharp turns, usually going up a steep hill.; A U-shaped turn in a road or path, especially on a steep hill.; A roller coaster ride with steep slopes and sharp turns, for fun and excitement.
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Plural
switchbacks