Definitions for "bowed"
have legs that curve outward at the knees
A condition of the boards or covers of a hardbound book. The boards / covers make turn inward or outward. This generally happens when there is a rapid change in the level of moisture in the air or rapid atmospheric changes. [Back to the Top
Damage to hardcover boards which causes an outward or inward curve. Rapid changes in temperature and humidity levels can cause the pastedowns (pages glued to the inside boards) to expand and/or contract. When the pastedowns rapidly dry-out they also shrink, creating a downward pressure on the boards which may in turn, cause an inward warp. If the pastedowns rapidly swell in a humid environment and then stay that way for awhile, they may cause the boards to eventually curve outward.
Keywords:  bent, head, shoulders, sloping, back
bent over; -- used of back or head.
used especially of the head or upper back; "a bent head and sloping shoulders"
sounded by stroking with a bow; -- of a stringed musical instrument; as, bowed instruments. Contrasted with plucked.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
showing an excessively deferential manner
Keywords:  arch, resembling
resembling an arch.
submitting to the authority of another.
Keywords:  legged
same as bow-legged.