Definition of elbow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicaljoint between the upper arm and forearm
- He injured his elbow during the game.
2.
geographyUK sharp bend in a road or riverUK
- The car slowed down at the elbow of the road.
3.
structureTECH. angular part of a structure or pipeTECH.
- The plumber fixed the elbow in the pipe.
4.
clothinggarment patch covering the joint between upper and lower arm
- The jacket has patches on the elbows.
Verb
1.
movementtr./intr. move by pushing or shovingtr./intr.
- She elbowed past the tourists to get a better view..
2.
physical contacttr. strike someone using the elbowtr.
- He elbowed his opponent during the match.
3.
job displacementtr. force someone out of a position or jobtr.
- He was elbowed out of the company by a new manager.
Images of elbow
sharp bend in a road or river 
angular part of a structure or pipe
Expressions with elbow
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push through a crowd using elbows
She elbowed into the crowded room to find her friend.
space required to move or work freely
The tiny office offered little elbow room for the workers..
vigorous physical labour like scrubbing
The stain came out with a bit of elbow grease.
push into a space or group using your elbow
He tried to elbow in at the front of the line.
forcefully make progress or gain access
He elbowed his way to the front of the line.
push someone out of a position or place
He was elbowed out of the company by the new management.
in close proximity to another person
They sat elbow to elbow at the crowded bar..
forcefully make space for yourself
He elbowed his way in past the bouncers at the club.
be dismissed from employment or a position
After the merger, many employees got the elbow.
end a relationship with someone
She decided to give him the elbow after their last argument.
work hard using physical effort, especially when cleaning
You need to use elbow grease to get that stain out.
physically close or readily available
She kept her phone at her elbow during the meeting.
bend the arm at the elbow
He crooks his elbow to show off his muscles.
be completely clueless or incompetent about something
He doesn't know ass from elbow when it comes to fixing cars.
protective gear worn on the elbow
He wore an elbow pad during the hockey game.
light touch with the elbow
He gave her an elbow tap to get her attention.
push someone out of the way using your elbow
He elbow aside the crowd to reach the door.
touching elbows as a greeting or contact
They exchanged an elbow bump instead of a handshake.
push forward using elbows to move through a crowd
He elbowed his way through the crowd to reach the stage.
macaroni shaped like a small curved tube
I made macaroni and cheese with elbow macaroni.
the bony prominence at the elbow joint
She hit her elbow bone on the table.
touching elbows as a greeting or agreement
They exchanged an elbow shake at the meeting.
protective gear worn around the elbow
He put on an elbow sleeve for the game.
competitive attitude focused on self-interest, often aggressive
His elbow mentality made him unpopular at work.
Origin of elbow
Old English, elnboga (arm bend)
Terms with elbow included in their meaning
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body parts
ulnar nerve by the elbow that causes sharp pain or tingling
medical
ulnar nerve at the elbow causing tingling when hit
medical
the part of the arm from elbow to shoulder
fashion
sleeve tight at wrist, rounded from elbow to shoulder
medical
muscle in the upper arm that bends the elbow
medical
inner part of the arm at the elbow bend
medical
part of the arm between the elbow and wrist
physical gesture
quick poke with a finger or elbow in someone's side
fashion
sleeve fitted to elbow, flaring to wrist
medical
part of the arm between elbow and wrist
medical
bone extending from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist
baseball
of a pitch, thrown with hand lower than elbow
medical
muscle at the elbow aiding forearm extension
medical
related to the front part of the elbow
medical
triangular area on the front of the elbow
martial arts
joint lock that hyperextends the elbow
medical
muscle in the upper arm that bends elbow and rotates forearm
medical
muscle in the upper arm flexing the elbow
medical
related to the forearm between wrist and elbow
medical
muscle that flexes the forearm at the elbow
medical
upper arm or part from shoulder to elbow
medical
related to the forearm or elbow
medical
triangular area on the front of the elbow
protective gear
armor piece covering the elbow
Examples of elbow in a sentence
The doctor examined his swollen elbow. The river formed an elbow near the old mill. Cyclists must be cautious at the elbow in the trail. The elbow of the road was sharp and dangerous. He adjusted the elbow to ensure the water flowed correctly. He sewed a patch onto the elbow.
The elbow of the sweater was worn out. He elbowed his way through the crowd. The player elbowed the opponent to gain possession. She elbowed him aside in the crowded aisle. The child elbowed his brother during the game. She was elbowed aside in the promotion race. The veteran player was elbowed from the team by younger talent.
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- French:coude, bousculer, ...
- German:Ellenbogen, sich drängen, ...
- Italian:gomito, sgomitare, ...
- Spanish:codo, abrirse paso a codazos, ...
- Portuguese:cotovelo, empurrar, ...
- Chinese:肘部, 挤, ...
- Japanese:肘, 肘で押しのける, ...
- Arabic:مِرْفَق, زاحَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְפֵּק, לִדְחוֹף, ...
- Russian:локоть, протолкнуться, ...
- Ukrainian:лікоть, протискатися, ...
- Hindi:कोहनी, कोहनी मारते हुए आगे बढ़ना, ...
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