bowlegs

bow·leg

B b

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of bowlegs word

noun bowlegs outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. 1
noun bowlegs a leg so curved. 1
noun bowlegs plural of bowleg. 0

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Origin of bowlegs

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 Bowlegs

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bowlegs 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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Synonyms for bowlegs

noun bowlegs

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.

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