Elbow Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English elboga, elnboga, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch elleboog and German Ellenbogen(see also ell, bow)

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Definition:

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Short Definition:

joint of arm

Examples:

• she propped herself up on one elbow

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Definition:

push or strike (someone) with one's elbow

Short Definition:

strike with elbow

Examples:

• one player had elbowed another in the face

Definition:

treat (a person or idea) dismissively

Short Definition:

treat dismissively

Examples:

• the issues which concerned them tended to be elbowed aside by men