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elbowed

The correct spelling is elbowed.

How to pronounce elbowed

verb

IPA: /ˈɛlbəʊd/

Say it like: Elb-owe-d

The correct spelling is elbowed. To push with the elbow. For example: "He elbowed his way through the crowd."

Usage Examples

He elbowed his way through the crowd.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To push with the elbow.
  2. 2.(by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.

adjective

  1. 1.Having bends or corners.
  2. 2.(in combination) Having some specific type of elbow

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