bowlegged
Definition
Adjective: - Having legs that curve outward at the knees; a condition where the legs bend outward, creating a distinct space between the knees when the ankles are together.
Usage
The adjective "bowlegged" is used to describe a person's or animal's physical leg structure. It is typically a neutral or descriptive medical/anatomical term. It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "was").
Examples
- The old cowboy was bowlegged from a lifetime spent on horseback.
- Some toddlers have a naturally bowlegged appearance when they first start walking.
- The breed standard notes that the bulldog is often slightly bowlegged.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In medicine, the condition is formally called . "Bowlegged" is the common, layperson's term.
- The doctor assured the parents that the child's bowlegged stance was normal for his age.
Variants and Related Words
- Bowleg (noun): The condition of being bowlegged, or a leg that curves outward.
- He walked with a noticeable bowleg.
Synonyms
- Bandy-legged
- Genu varum (medical term)
Antonyms
- Knock-kneed (having legs that curve inward at the knees)
Adjective
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have legs that curve outward at the knees
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