bow legs

bow leg

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bou leg]
- /baʊ lɛg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bou leg]
- /baʊ lɛg/

Definitions of bow legs words

noun plural bow legs a condition in which the legs curve outwards like a bow between the ankle and the thigh 3
noun bow legs outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. 1
noun bow legs a leg so curved. 1

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Origin of bow legs

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; bow2 + leg

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Parts of speech for Bow legs

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bow legs popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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