Cut-off meander of the River Maas (Stokkem)

Belgium / Limburg / Dilsen-Stokkem / Stokkem
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This part of the River Maas/Meuse was cut off from the main stem of the river situated eastwards, creating free-standing sections. This type of body of water is called an "oxbow lake", due to its distinctive curved shape resembling the bow pin of an oxbow.

The word "oxbow" can refer to a U-shaped bend in a river or stream, whether or not it is cut off from the main stream. See Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxbow_lake
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Coordinates:   51°1'18"N   5°45'15"E
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