Bend
Bend verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Zig
Zig verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.
Usage example: the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed
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Zig-zagged in The Amazing World of Gumball: most of the 2D characters have hose-like arms, but depending on the scene they may gently curve, bend at angles with distinguishable elbows, or some combination thereof.
Source: Rubber Hose Limbs
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