bowleg

bow·leg

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-leg]
- /ˈboʊˌlɛg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-leg]
- /ˈboʊˌlɛg/

Definitions of bowleg word

noun bowleg a leg that curves outwards 3
noun bowleg a leg with outward curvature 3
noun bowleg the condition or degree of such curvature 3
noun bowleg outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. 1
noun bowleg a leg so curved. 1
noun bowleg A leg that curves outward at the knee. It might refer to the leg of a human, animal or even a piece of furniture. For humans this deformity is formally called genu varum. 0

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Origin of bowleg

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 Bowleg

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bowleg 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.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bowleg usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bowleg

noun bowleg

squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
lancers — a cavalry soldier armed with a lance.
bowlegs — outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.

All 5 Synonyms of bowleg