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ˈɒksˌboʊoxbow

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. oxbownoun

    the land inside an oxbow bend in a river

  2. oxbownoun

    a U-shaped curve in a stream

  3. oxbownoun

    a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox

Wiktionary

  1. oxbownoun

    A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts fastened to its yoke

  2. oxbownoun

    A meander in a river; the land enclosed by such a loop

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  1. oxbow

    An oxbow is a U-shaped bend in a river or stream that is usually formed over time due to erosion and deposition processes. It is also referred to as a meander and can become entirely separated from the main waterway to form a standalone body of water, known as an oxbow lake. The term "oxbow" can also refer to other U-shaped objects or structures.

Wikidata

  1. Oxbow

    An oxbow is a U-shaped wooden or metal frame that fits under and around the neck of an ox or bullock, with its upper ends passing through the bar of the yoke and held in place with a metal key, called a bow pin. The wood most often used is hardwood steamed into shape, like elm or hickory and sometimes willow. A ring is attached by a plate to the centre underside of the yoke, to enable a pair of bullocks to be chained to other pairs in a team and thence hitched to the load. When rivers meander and are sometimes cut off from their course, they form an oxbow lake which is so named because of the distinctive "U" shape.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oxbow in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oxbow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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