HyperDic: oxbow

English > 3 senses of the word oxbow:
NOUNobjectoxbowthe land inside an oxbow bend in a river
objectoxbowa U-shaped curve in a stream
artifactoxbowa wooden framework bent in the shape of a U
oxbow > pronunciation
Soundsaa'ksbow.
Rhymesakimbo ... turbot: 25 rhymes with bow...
English > oxbow: 3 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningThe land inside an oxbow bend in a river.
Broaderland, dry land, earth, ground, solid ground, terra firmaThe solid part of the earth's surface
English > oxbow: 3 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningA U-shaped curve in a stream.
BroadermeanderA bend or curve, as in a stream or river
Spanishbrazo muerto, herradura
English > oxbow: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox / ox.
Broaderframework, frameA structure supporting or containing something

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