Meaning & Definition of Elbow in English
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Elbow
/ɛlboʊ/
noun
1. Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
synonym:
- elbow,
- elbow joint,
- human elbow,
- cubitus,
- cubital joint,
- articulatio cubiti
2. A sharp bend in a road or river
synonym:
- elbow
3. A length of pipe with a sharp bend in it
synonym:
- elbow
4. The part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint
- "His coat had patches over the elbows"
synonym:
- elbow
5. The joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow
synonym:
- elbow
verb
1. Push one's way with the elbows
synonym:
- elbow
2. Shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
synonym:
- elbow
Examples of using
Tom fell and hit his elbow.
She gave him the elbow yesterday.
You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water.