dogleg

noun

1. (also, attributive)Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.
2. (also, attributive)Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it.
3. (US, also, attributive)A single intersection consisting of two opposing T-junctions in close proximity; an intersection with a staggered cross street.

   “The Q Street crossing of Wisconsin Avenue is an extreme example of such a location, the dog-leg itself being so long, about 150 feet, that in reality two T intersections exist.”

   “At 4th Avenue and Korean Veterans Boulevard, the completion of Gateway Boulevard would correct the existing dog-leg intersection with Franklin Street.”

   “McCormack had been stalking its corridors for months, turning down its dog-legs and dead ends, doubling back on himself.”

verb

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

   “When the causeway doglegs and all of a sudden you spot sixteen roller coasters in the same place, it can take your breath away.”