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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
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Back bowed against ...

Hi,

What does "back bowed" mean? Please help.

Back bowed against the unrelenting weight at the end of the chain, Peter slogged wearily through the mud for another load of coal.

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Peter has to bend his body to carry the heavy coal packs.

  • Peter has to bend his body to carry the heavy coal packs.
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Peter has to bend his body to carry the heavy coal packs.
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Thank you.
Does it mean Peter bent his body to carry the weight on his back?
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stephenlearnerThank you.Does it mean Peter bent his body to carry the weight on his back?
Yes, it does.

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