Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having the legs bowed outward; bandy-legged.
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- adjective having a
bowleg
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Examples
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Jackson, the chilled-out, bow-legged Zen Master who won six league titles in the 1990s with Jordan in Chicago, now has won four with Los Angeles.
Redeemed: Bryant, Lakers cast out Magic for 15th NBA crown 2009
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I heard papa say once that cowboys are bow-legged.
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Ever watch Stevie walk around on the field being bow-legged.
Stevie Baggs Facts Tyler 2009
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Yes, I do know that he's a little meaty in the arms and, let's just face it, he's bow-legged.
Supernatural - Episode 5.04...SPOILERS paxlux 2009
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Although she's got great gams, she feels she's slightly bow-legged, so she takes short steps when she walks.
Jesse Kornbluth: HBO Launches Kate Winslet in 'Mildred Pierce' In March. Read James M. Cain's 1941 Novel Now. Jesse Kornbluth 2011
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Michael somehow managed to make Huntress bow-legged with crazy big shoulders and no nose.
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As the impetus that carried Cherokee forward died down, he continued to go forward of his own volition, in a swift, bow-legged run.
The Clinging Death 2010
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So I guess I should get down off of my high horse now, and do a little bow-legged Logan shuffle back into my glass house.
Una LaMarche: Project Runway Episode 12 Recap: Let's Getty It Over With Una LaMarche 2010
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Arrived, he straddled the crest and stood, bow-legged his way toward the brick, arms held slightly out for balance.
Painting a Chimney Matt Dennison 2012
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Although she's got great gams, she feels she's slightly bow-legged, so she takes short steps when she walks.
Jesse Kornbluth: HBO Launches Kate Winslet in 'Mildred Pierce' In March. Read James M. Cain's 1941 Novel Now. Jesse Kornbluth 2011
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