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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Lexicographical Neighbors of Oxbow Lake

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oxbow lake (current term)
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