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Uncommonelbow
The correct spelling is elbow.
How to pronounce elbow
/ˈɛl.bəʊ/
nounIPA: /ˈɛl.bəʊ/
Say it like: Elb-ow
The correct spelling is elbow. The joint between the upper arm and the forearm. For example: "the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"
Usage Examples
“the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back”
“He elbowed his way through the crowd.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
- 2.(by extension) 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 detective.
- 4.Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.
- 5.A hit with the elbow.
verb
- 1.To push with the elbow.
- 2.(by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.
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