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    oxbow
    /ˈɒksbəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. a loop formed by a horseshoe bend in a river.
    • 2. a U-shaped collar of an ox-yoke.

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › oxbow lakeOxbow lake - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 27, 2024 · noun. a crescent-shaped lake (often temporary) that is formed when a meander of a river is cut off from the main channel. see more.

  3. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › what-are-oxbow-lakes-classWhat are ox-bow lakes? - Vedantu

    Jun 19, 2024 · An oxbow lake is formed when a river creates a meander,because of the river's eroding bank. After a long period’s time, the meander turns very curved, then eventually the neck of the meander turns narrower and the river cuts through the neck, resulting in cutting off the meander and forming an oxbow lake.

  4. www.britannica.com › science › riverRiver - Floodplains, Erosion, Sedimentation | Britannica

    5 days ago · The backswamp area of a floodplain is usually much more regular, and its flatness is disrupted only by oxbow channels (abandoned river channels) or by ridgelike deposits known as splay deposits that have broken through natural levees and spread onto the backswamp surface.

  5. quizlet.com › 384801047 › stream-quiz-flash-cardsstream quiz Flashcards | Quizlet

    Jun 20, 2024 · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like define tributary, define watershed, define V-shaped valley and more.

  6. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › what-lives-in-oxbow-lakesWhat lives in oxbow lakes? - Geographic FAQ Hub: Answers to ... -...

    Jun 11, 2024 · In the context of GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) geography, an oxbow lake is a crescent-shaped body of water that forms when a meandering river or stream erodes the outer banks of a bend and leaves behind a curved lake. The formation of an oxbow lake is a result of erosion and deposition processes that occur in meandering rivers.

  7. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › oxbow-lakes-are-found-in-aOx-Bow lakes are found in - Vedantu

    Jun 12, 2024 · Answer. Verified. 378.9k + views. Hint: Ox-bow Lake is a stationary water body. This is formed as a result of constant friction that takes place when the surface of a certain type of land and state (or form) of water come in contact repeatedly. Complete answer: The river flows down from a hill eroding the land as it flows to form a river valley.

  8. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › where-is-a-famous-oxbow-lakeWhere is a famous oxbow lake? - NCESC

    Jun 21, 2024 · An oxbow lake is a curved body of water that forms when a river creates a new, shorter path for itself, leaving behind a U-shaped lake. Here are some examples of famous oxbow lakes and their locations: 1. Where are most oxbow lakes located? Most oxbow lakes can be found alongside the Mississippi River and its tributaries.