Bowlegged: meaning, definitions and examples
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bowlegged
[ ˈboʊˌlɛɡɪd ]
physical appearance
Bowlegged refers to a condition where a person's legs are curved outward at the knees while the feet remain close together. This can result from various factors, including genetics, injury, or certain medical conditions. It is noticeable when the individual stands with their feet together and the knees do not touch.
Synonyms
curved, knock-kneed, outwardly angled
Examples of usage
- He walked with a bowlegged gait.
- The horse was bowlegged and struggled to run.
- The doctor recommended exercises for her bowlegged posture.
Translations
Translations of the word "bowlegged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pernas arqueadas
🇮🇳 घुटने की ओर मुड़ी हुई टांगें
🇩🇪 O-Beine
🇮🇩 kaki melengkung
🇺🇦 кривоногий
🇵🇱 nogi w kształcie litery O
🇯🇵 O脚 (O-kyaku)
🇫🇷 jambes arquées
🇪🇸 piernas arqueadas
🇹🇷 kambur bacak
🇰🇷 O자형 다리 (Ojahyeong dari)
🇸🇦 الساقين المعوجتين
🇨🇿 křivé nohy
🇸🇰 krivé nohy
🇨🇳 弯曲的腿 (wānqū de tuǐ)
🇸🇮 ukrivljene noge
🇮🇸 beyglar fætur
🇰🇿 иіліп тұрған аяқтар
🇬🇪 მრუდე ფეხები
🇦🇿 bükülmüş ayaqlar
🇲🇽 piernas arqueadas
Etymology
The term 'bowlegged' has its origins in the combination of 'bow,' which denotes a curve or bend, and 'legged,' referring to legs. The word 'bow' can be traced back to Old English 'boga,' meaning 'a bend or bow,' while 'legged' relates to the noun 'leg,' which has Germanic roots in words like Old Norse 'leggr.' Together, they describe the specific curvature of the legs. The concept has been recognized for centuries and was often mentioned in medical texts when discussing joint alignment and skeletal conditions. In some cultures, particularly in reference to animals such as horses, being bowlegged was viewed as a flaw affecting performance. Over time, the understanding of bowleggedness has evolved, and it can now encompass both genetic predispositions and the effects of various health issues.