elbow
/ˈɛlbəʊ̯/
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm; Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent
- plural
- elbows
Meanings
- 1
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm
She gave him the elbow yesterday.
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Take your elbows off the table.
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- 2
Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent
- 3
A detectiverare
- 4
Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lanerare
- 5
A hit, strike, or blow with the elbowrare
- 6
Two nearby crossings of a roperare