dogleg

Etymology
The is derived from, referring to the shape of the hind leg of a dog. The is derived from the noun.

Noun

 * 1)  Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.
 * 2)  A configuration of stairs where a flight ascends to a half-landing before turning 180 degrees and continuing upwards.
 * 3)  A sharp bend in the fairway before reaching a hole.
 * 4)  A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

Translations

 * Catalan: colzada


 * Catalan:
 * German: Dogleg

Verb

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