bow legs

Thân thiện

A young child with bow legs stands on a grassy lawn.

Definition

Noun: - A condition in which the legs curve outward at the knees, causing the ankles to be close together while the knees are apart. This is a physical deformity or alignment, often seen in young children but can persist into adulthood. It is also known medically as genu varum.

Usage

• The term "bow legs" is used as a plural noun to describe the physical appearance or condition.
• It is typically used in medical, descriptive, or informal contexts.

Examples

• The toddler's bow legs are a normal part of development and should straighten out in a few years.
• Years of horseback riding contributed to his slightly bow legs.
• The doctor diagnosed the condition as nutritional rickets, which caused the child's severe bow legs.

Advanced Usage

• "To be bow-legged" (adjective): This is a common adjectival form describing a person who has bow legs.
  • The old sailor was bow-legged from a lifetime spent on ships.

Variants and Related Words

• Bow-legged (adj): Having legs that curve outward at the knees.
• Genu varum (n): The formal medical term for bow legs.

Synonyms

• Bandy legs (chiefly British English)

Antonyms

• Knock-knees (): A condition where the knees angle inward and touch each other while the ankles are apart.

Học thuật

Noun

1. outward curvature of the legs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bow leg
• bandy legs