Sentence examples for bowleg from inspiring English sources

"bowleg" is a correct and usable word in written English
It refers to a physical condition where a person's legs have a noticeable curve, resembling a bow. You can use the word "bowleg" when describing someone's physical appearance or as a medical term in a written context. Example: The old cowboy had a distinct walk, thanks to his bowleg condition. Example: After the accident, the football player's leg was so severely injured that he developed a permanent bowleg. Example: The doctor diagnosed the child with a mild case of bowleg and recommended exercises to correct it.

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bowleg

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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.

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In children, radiation treatment of certain kidney tumours may cause growth abnormalities of the spine, with development of lateral curvature (scoliosis), while radiation treatment of the knee region may cause growth retardation in parts of the metaphyseal cartilages, with knock-knee or bowleg deformity.

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Unless treatment is begun early, rickets may produce conditions such as bowlegs, knock-knees, a bulging forehead, and short stature.

His malice is rendered harmless by the knowledge that the monstrous potbellies and bowlegs he draws are not real; real deformities are not comic but arouse pity.

She was immediately signed up to be the bubbly Maurice Chevalier's petulant, coy co-star in Ernst Lubitsch's "The Love Parade;" he was rejected, because he had a thick neck and bowlegs.

Jones presented a memorable, if not particularly imposing, figure — about six feet tall, with skinny bowlegs, and a crooked smile planted beneath a big white Stetson.

His nose grew too large for his face, and he developed bowlegs, two inheritances from his famous grandfather.

Jones presented a memorable, if not particularly imposing, figure about six feet tall, with skinny bowlegs, and a crooked smile planted beneath a big white Stetson.

As far as he was concerned, Japan's youngest generation lovely, lively, cherry-cheeked kids with bowlegs and bristling bangs — was always welcome to lark around the "Sayonara" sets.

"I've got bowlegs".

I knew the watch he was wearing; I knew his physique: his chin, the width of his shoulders and his bowlegs.

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