bowlegs
- noun
- /ˈboʊˌlɛɡz/
:
piernas arqueadas
- He has bowlegs that make it difficult to ride a bike.
Examples
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Physical therapy may help improve bowlegs in some young children.
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The doctor explained that bowlegs can sometimes correct themselves in children.
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He was self-conscious about his bowlegs when wearing shorts in the summer.
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Many athletes, like runners, can develop bowlegs over time.
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The doctor explained that bowlegs can sometimes correct themselves during childhood.
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He felt self-conscious about his bowlegs whenever he wore shorts at the beach.
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Some exercises may help improve bowlegs for young children who experience this condition.
Synonyms
Legs that curve outward below the knee so the knees stay apart when the feet are together
Legs that curve outward at the knees so the feet and ankles touch while the knees are apart
Legs that curve outward at the knees, leaving a space between the lower legs
A leg that bends outward below the knee so the knees are far apart
Legs that curve outward at the knees and look bowed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word bowlegs uses bow, meaning a curved shape like an archer's 'bow', together with legs, so it gives the image of legs that curve outward like a bow. That's why bowlegs means knees that stay apart when you stand with your feet together.
