Definitions

1. noun

A U-shaped meander in a river, formed by erosion; a small, artificially created lake or pool, especially one formed by a meander of a river that has been cut off from the main course.

“The park ranger explained that the oxbow lake was a remnant of an ancient riverbed.”

2. noun

A type of curved, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, typically used for carrying people.

“She rode in an oxbow carriage through the park.”