Words of French origin

A small suitcase, typically used for short trips: Zoe packed her valise with just some clothing and her make-up for her weekend visit with her grandmother.

A soft, velvet type of fabric used for cushions, upholstery, and clothing: Cloe chose red velour for her winter hat because it was so silky and smooth.

A document or official stamp issued by the government of a nation and attached to a valid passport authorising the holder to travel to that country for a specific purpose and limited time: As Joseph planned his holidays he applied for a visa to travel to the place his parents were born and to visit his grandparents.

1. A line or procedure that has abrupt or sharp alternating right and left turns: Marcus drove his car down the road from the mountain in sharp zigzags
2. Etymology: from French and German Zickzack, "an alteration of direction."

To progress forward by moving in alternating and abrupt directions: Tom had to zigzag across the parking lot in order to avoid all the puddles of water which collected after the downpour the night before.

Referring to how something or someone moves or switches to the left and to the right in an alternate manner: She drove her new car zigzag through the city, turning here and there and enjoying the sights of all the villas and new houses.

Descriptive of the form of winding, deviating, or twisting and turning: Judy used the narrow zigzag stitch on her sewing machine when finishing the hem.

In order to avoid being caught by the fox, the rabbit ran in a zigzag course across the field.