Bow Legs (Noun)
Meaning
Outward curvature of the legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the child's bow legs to determine the best course of treatment for the condition.
- After years of riding horses, the cowboy developed bow legs that made him walk with a distinctive gait.
- The orthopedic specialist recommended surgery to correct the young girl's bow legs and prevent future complications.
- As a result of rickets, the elderly man had developed severe bow legs that made it difficult for him to walk.
- The doctor explained to the parents that their child's bow legs were a common condition in toddlers and would likely self-correct with age.