1. a leg that curves outward at the knee, so that the knees are farther apart than normal when the feet are together
Usage: usually used in plural form 'bowlegs'

1. having legs that curve outward at the knees
Usage: also spelled 'bow-legged'

Examples

• The child was born with bowlegs, but the condition improved with physical therapy.
• His bowleg condition made it difficult for him to run fast.
• The cowboy had a distinctive bowleg walk from years of riding horses.
• Bowlegs can sometimes be corrected through bracing in young children.
• She noticed her toddler was developing bowlegs and consulted a pediatrician.
• The bowleg deformity was caused by a vitamin D deficiency.