Bow Leg (Noun)
Meaning 1
A leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Outward curvature of the legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The bowleg deformity made it difficult for him to walk properly without experiencing pain in his knees.
- Children with rickets are at a higher risk of developing bowlegs due to a lack of calcium in their diet.
- After a few years of treatment, the bowleg curvature in his legs began to correct itself.
- The orthopedic specialist recommended surgery to correct the bowleg deformity that was affecting her mobility.
- Her bowlegs made it hard to find a pair of jeans that fit properly and were comfortable to wear.