bow-legged
adjective
uk/ˈbəʊ.leɡd//ˈbəʊ.leɡɪd/us/ˈboʊ.leɡd//ˈboʊ.leɡɪd/A bow-leggedpersonhaslegsthatcurveout at theknees.
弓形腿的，膝内翻的- A bow-legged little man with the spurs still jingling on his heels sauntered down one side of the old plaza.
- He was slightly bow-legged and moved with the deliberate gait of the cavalryman on his feet.
- I heard papa say once that cowboys are bow-legged.
- The bow-legged cook put his hand in his pocket and drew out a grimy, paper-covered note-book.
- Thus, children often become bow-legged when allowed to walk too early.
Examplesofbow-legged
bow-legged
Some of them arebow-legged, some of them are knock-kneed; they are twisted all shapes.
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Some of the more noticeable differences are their purple-faced complexions, pinned-back ears, and abow-leggedgait.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.They have fairly long legs and often appearbow-legged.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Usually but not always those who arebow-leggedtend to underpronate.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.He isbow-leggedand walks with an affected stagger, presumably brought on by arthritis.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.He is said to bebow-leggedand lame, to have shoulders that cave inward, and a head which is covered in tufts of hair and comes to a point.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.This resembles the realigning of a bowlegged knee to a knock-kneed position.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.He had a stocky and slightly bowlegged build, but was known for deceptive power and a strong, accurate arm from center field.
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