zigzag pattern; zigzag formation
Refers to a zigzag arrangement, often used in traditional contexts such as the layout of steps or a pattern in crafts.
I bought a cloth with a zigzag pattern.
steps down from a pier; landing steps
Specifically refers to a set of steps leading down from a pier or quay, often arranged in a zigzag to accommodate water level changes.
I went down the landing steps at the port and boarded the ship.
snow-sheltered walkway; eaved passage
A pathway covered by extended eaves, traditionally built in snowy regions to protect pedestrians from snow.
large lumberjack's saw; pit saw
A large saw traditionally used by lumberjacks, often operated by two people.
In snow country, streets with snow-sheltered walkways still remain.
Lumberjacks in the old days used a large saw to cut down big trees.
thornback ray; thornback skate
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
The kanji 雁 (wild goose) and 木 (tree/wood) combine to form 雁木. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the term likely originated from the resemblance of a zigzag pattern to a line of flying geese, later applied to various objects sharing that shape.