bowleg

/ˈbou.lɛɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A deformity of the leg in which the legs curve outward at the knees, due to a bowing of the legs in childhood.

“The old man struggled to walk due to his severe bowlegs.”

2. verb

To deform or twist the legs of something, typically a table or chair leg, into a bow shape.

“The carpenter bowlegged the chair legs to give it a unique design.”

3. verb

To curve or bend something, especially the legs of a table or chair, into a bow shape.

“The artist bowlegged the metal to create an intricate sculpture.”

4. noun

A joint or a bend in something, such as a piece of furniture, where the legs curve outward.

“The bowleg of the table made it difficult to move around it.”

Synonyms

  • bowing
  • genu valgum
  • genu varum

Antonyms

  • normal
  • straight leg