What does OXBOW mean?

Heres the information you requested on "oxbow": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - A U-shaped bend in a river, caused by erosion and sedimentation. - A horseshoe-shaped collar worn by oxen to prevent them from goring each other. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈɑksboʊ/ - UK: /ˈɒksbəʊ/ 4. Origin and Usage: - "Oxbow" originated in the early 17th century, from the combination of "ox" and "bow". - The term was first used to describe the U-shaped bend in a river in 1626. - The term "oxbow lake" is used to describe a crescent-shaped body of water that forms when a meandering river is cut off from its main channel. - The term "oxbow" is also used to describe a horseshoe-shaped collar worn by oxen to prevent them from goring each other. 5. Synonyms: - None 6. Related Words: - Bowel - Elbow - Shadow - Widow - Arrow 7. Example Sentences: - The river had formed an oxbow, creating a picturesque scene. - The farmer put an oxbow on each of his oxen to prevent them from fighting.