What does bowleg mean?

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ˈboʊˌlɛgbow·leg

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bowleg, bow leg, bandyleg, bandy leg, genu varum, tibia varaadjective

    a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee)

  2. bandy, bandy-legged, bowed, bowleg, bowleggedadjective

    have legs that curve outward at the knees

Wiktionary

  1. bowlegnoun

    A leg that curves outward at the knee. It might refer to the leg of a human, animal or even a piece of furniture. For humans this deformity is formally called genu varum.

  2. Etymology: From bow + leg

Wikipedia

  1. bowleg

    Genu varum (also called bow-leggedness, bandiness, bandy-leg, and tibia vara) is a varus deformity marked by (outward) bowing at the knee, which means that the lower leg is angled inward (medially) in relation to the thigh's axis, giving the limb overall the appearance of an archer's bow. Usually medial angulation of both lower limb bones (femur and tibia) is involved.

ChatGPT

  1. bowleg

    Bowleg, also known as Genu Varum, is a physical deformity where the legs curve outwards in an exaggerated manner, creating a noticeable gap between the feet and ankles when standing straight. This condition can be congenital, due to abnormal bone development, or could develop due to certain diseases or conditions. In severe cases, it may require medical intervention for correction.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bowlegnoun

    a crooked leg

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bowleg in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bowleg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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