a moving in a zig-zag, crooked course.

the bending of a river (at the point where it changes its course).

degrated, disgraceful demeanor or department.

(astrol.) the unfavourable aspect of an astrological planet.

a sarcastic remark or comment.

a speech that has two or more possible meanings.

(rhet.) a figure of speech consisting in the use of evasive speech or reply (either by means of a pun or by an affected change of tone).