What is another word for bandy-leg?

Pronunciation: [bˈandilˈɛɡ] (IPA)

Bandy-leg is a common condition that causes the knees to turn inward, leading to an awkward gait. It is also known as bow-legged, and its scientific name is genu varum. However, there are other terms used to describe this condition, like knock-kneed, in which the knees turn outward, and genu valgum, which is a condition where the knees touch but feet do not. Other synonyms for bandy-leg include crooked legs, curved legs, and bent legs. In some cultures, bandy-leg is viewed as a sign of beauty or strength, while in others, it is considered a deformity that requires medical attention.

Synonyms for Bandy-leg:

What are the hypernyms for Bandy-leg?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    bandy legs, bowlegs, knock-knees, bowed legs, bandy-leggedness, bowing of the legs, knock-kneedness.

Related words: low bandy legs, bandy-legged, bow-legged

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