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Definition of Oxbow lake
1. Noun. A crescent-shaped lake (often temporary) that is formed when a meander of a river is cut off from the main channel.
Generic synonyms: Lake
Definition of Oxbow lake
1. Noun. A crescent-shaped lake formed near a flat-valleyed river when one of its meanders becomes pinched off and isolated. ¹
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