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PRONUNCIATION OF OXBOW

oxbow  [ˈɒksˌbəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OXBOW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Oxbow is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OXBOW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

oxbow

Oxbow

An oxbow is a U-shaped metal pole that fits the underside and the sides of the neck of an ox or bullock. A bow pin holds it in place.

Definition of oxbow in the English dictionary

The definition of oxbow in the dictionary is a U-shaped piece of wood fitted under and around the neck of a harnessed ox and attached to the yoke. Other definition of oxbow is Also called: oxbow lake, cutoff. a small curved lake lying on the flood plain of a river and constituting the remnant of a former meander.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OXBOW


angwantibo
æŋˈɡwæntɪˌbəʊ
ASBO
ˈæzˌbəʊ
crossbow
ˈkrɒsˌbəʊ
down-bow
ˈdaʊnˌbəʊ
fogbow
ˈfɒɡˌbəʊ
kybo
ˈkaɪˌbəʊ
longbow
ˈlɒŋˌbəʊ
moonbow
ˈmuːnˌbəʊ
Paramaribo
ˌpærəˈmærɪˌbəʊ
rainbow
ˈreɪnˌbəʊ
saddlebow
ˈsædəlˌbəʊ
Sasebo
ˈsɑːsəˌbəʊ
steelbow
ˈstiːlˌbəʊ
sunbow
ˈsʌnˌbəʊ
up-bow
ˈʌpˌbəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OXBOW

ox-eye herring
ox-eyed
oxacillin
oxalacetate
oxalate
oxalic acid
oxalis
oxaloacetate
oxazepam
oxazine
oxblood
oxblood red
oxbow lake
Oxbridge
oxcart
oxen
Oxenstierna
oxer
oxeye
oxeye daisy

WORDS THAT END LIKE OXBOW

at one´s elbow
Benbow
bow
brainbow
bulbous bow
Cupid´s bow
dickey bow
dicky bow
elbow
embow
golfer´s elbow
on the port bow
on the starboard bow
out at elbow
sound bow
sybow
take a bow
tennis elbow
white rainbow
wing bow

Synonyms and antonyms of oxbow in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oxbow» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OXBOW

Find out the translation of oxbow to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oxbow from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oxbow» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

故道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Oxbow
570 millions of speakers

English

oxbow
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

oxbow
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أوكسبو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стариц
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Oxbow
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Oxbow
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Oxbow
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lembu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oxbow
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

U字形の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

옥스 보우
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oxbow
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khoang cổ bò
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Oxbow
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑक्सॉओ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mendereslerde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oxbow
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Oxbow
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стариць
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Oxbow
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Oxbow
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Oxbow
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oxbow
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Oxbow
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oxbow

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OXBOW»

The term «oxbow» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.640 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OXBOW» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oxbow

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OXBOW»

Discover the use of oxbow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oxbow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Oxbow Revelation
"Religious philosophy for the common man. You can focus on reason, ignoring every religious reference within the book and the self-evident values remain. But don't ignore too much; this is cutting-edge religious scholarship . . .
Paul Gibson, 2009
2
Economics of Fisheries: Ecology and Fisheries of Oxbow Lakes
Highlights the presentstate-of-art of ecology, biodiversity and fisheries of oxbow lakes of Bihar,which hitherto remain neglected till date.
P. N. Panday, B. K. Gorai, B. C. Jha, 2005
3
Fishing for Catfish: The Complete Guide for Catching Big ...
In many physical respects, oxbows are vastly different from man-made lakes, and each oxbow has characteristics that make it different from others. Unless one knows and understands these differences, catfishing may be nothing more than an ...
Keith Sutton, 1999
4
Light from Ancient Campfires: Archaeological Evidence for ...
Reeves (1969:32) postulated that the Oxbow complex derived from the Mummy Cave complex and that the occasional McKean point in some as semblages was a product of cultural contact between two culturally distinct populations.
Trevor Richard Peck, 2011
5
Oxbow kazoo, prose poems
Poetry. Prose poems. "Nature makes leaps; history makes leaps; and the poetry of John Olson makes leaps. The series is exponential: Olson's rejuvenation of realism follows the nonlinear lightening-path between world and word.
John Olson, 2005
6
The Oxbow Deed
Two ex-jailbirds rode into Oxbow Valley one day . . . a used-up and tired old cattle thief and a young robber with a vicious temper who trusted no one.
D. B. Newton, 2000
7
The Oxbow Report, Book 1
Colonel Jonathan Edwards, Dr. Ozan La Baugh and Archeologist Jack Rashad are brought together to solve the greatest mystery that mankind has ever encountered.
Mike Purington, 2007
8
Behavior and Ecology of the Giant Otter (Pteronura ...
I studied giant otters' diet using visual observations, and demonstrated seasonal and annual changes not previously reported for the species.
Lisa C. Davenport, 2008
9
Artefacts from wrecks: dated assemblages from the late ...
Concentrating on the period of transition in Europe, from the end of the Middle Ages to 1785, these essays describe some of the most important recent results.
Mark Redknap, Nautical Archaeology Society, Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology, 1997
10
The Viking Way: Religion and War in Late Iron Age Scandinavia
This book examines the evidence for Old Norse sorcery, looking at its meaning and function, practice and practitioners, and the complicated constructions of gender and sexual identity with which these were underpinned.
Neil S. Price, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OXBOW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oxbow is used in the context of the following news items.
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Art review: Symbiosis happens in two artist-curated shows in …
'Fore and Aft' at Oxbow Blending and Bottling and 'The Piano Roll Project: Shared Sensibilities' at the Bates Mill Complex are both creative and ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
2
Heritage gets food, music in tune
Lawrence, Oxbow) and 100 bottles of liquor. There are surprisingly few cocktails, considering the booze collection. Then again, with such a list, ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
3
Birding: A trip with geysers, wildlife and so many birds
Exiting Yellowstone and entering Grand Teton National Park, we stopped at the Oxbow Bend Turnout. The highlight for us was a great look at ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
4
Military Notes
If you served on board any of the Dealey-Class Des out of Newport, contact Marc Arsenault, 98 Oxbow Road, Charlton, MA 01507 at (508) ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
5
Peterboro Emancipation Day set for Aug. 1
9:30 a.m. Refreshments and registration: Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, 5304 Oxbow Road. 10 a.m. Opening assembly: The ... «Oneida Dispatch, Jul 15»
6
Heading outdoors: Area activities
586-0350. ▫ Oxbow Water Ski Show Team — Waterski show Fridays, 7 p.m., Oxbow Water Sports Center, Old Springfield Road, Northampton. «GazetteNET, Jul 15»
7
Sunday Interview with Richard Bishop: 'It's an exciting time for today …
And without question for a nine-hole course, Oxbow turned out to be an incredible facility. So, at the end of the day, I think that was a great ... «Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Jul 15»
8
Maine brewery Oxbow Brewing serving up lobster beer
Oxbow Brewing is serving up beer brewed with live Maine lobsters and a dash of sea salt. advertisement | advertise on newsday. Brewmaster ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
9
New Playscape Opening at Oxbow Park
(ABC 6 News) -- There's a new play space for kids at the Zollman Zoo at Oxbow Park. Its called "The Path of Imagination." Its designed using ... «KAALtv.com, Jul 15»
10
Nestle bottled water plant in the Gorge: Where it stands
The fight over the water flowing out of Oxbow Springs has entered its seventh year, but it is nowhere near over. Here's where the bottling plant ... «kgw.com, Jul 15»

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