Meaning of the word elbow in English

What does elbow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

elbow

US /ˈel.boʊ/

UK /ˈel.bəʊ/

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Example:

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He hit his elbow on the table.

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She rested her elbows on her knees.

a sharp bend in a pipe or road

Example:

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The road takes a sharp elbow to the left.

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There's an elbow in the plumbing under the sink.

Synonym:

bend joint angle

to push someone with one's elbow, typically in order to move past them in a crowd or to attract their attention

Example:

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She had to elbow her way through the crowd.

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He elbowed his friend to get his attention.

Synonym:

nudge push shove prod