oxbow lake
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A curved lake formed when a looping river bend is cut off from the main channel.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Over the centuries, the river left behind several _____ along its old path."
Answer: oxbow lake
In your own words, what does "oxbow lake" mean?
A curved lake formed when a looping river bend is cut off from the main channel.
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