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bow·leg

(bō′lĕg′)

1. A leg having an outward curvature in the region of the knee.

2. The condition of such a curvature of the legs.

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bowleg

(ˈbəʊˌlɛɡ) or

bow leg

a leg that curves outwards

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bow•leg

(ˈboʊˌlɛg)

n.

1. outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.

2. a leg so curved.

[1545–55]

bow′leg`ged, adj.

bow′leg`ged•ness, n.

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Noun	1.	bowleg - a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee) bandy leg, bandyleg, genu varum, tibia vara, bow leg leg - a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle disability, disablement, handicap, impairment - the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
Adj.	1.	bowleg - have legs that curve outward at the knees bandy, bandy-legged, bowlegged, bowed unfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"

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gambe storte

bowleg

, bow-leg

n. V.: genu varum V.: bandy leg.

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