Elbow: meaning, definitions and examples

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elbow

[ ˈɛlboʊ ]

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body part

The joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle.

Synonyms

articulation, hinge, joint

Examples of usage

The tennis player injured her elbow during the match.
He rested his elbow on the table while reading the book.
She gently nudged him with her elbow to get his attention.

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informal

Push or jostle someone with one's elbow.

Synonyms

jostle, nudge, shove

Examples of usage

He elbowed his way through the crowd to get to the front.
She elbowed him in the ribs to make him stop talking.

Translations

Translations of the word "elbow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cotovelo

🇮🇳 कोहनी

🇩🇪 Ellbogen

🇮🇩 siku

🇺🇦 лікоть

🇵🇱 łokieć

🇯🇵 肘 (ひじ)

🇫🇷 coude

🇪🇸 codo

🇹🇷 dirsek

🇰🇷 팔꿈치

🇸🇦 كوع

🇨🇿 loket

🇸🇰 lakeť

🇨🇳 肘 (zhǒu)

🇸🇮 komolec

🇮🇸 olnbogi

🇰🇿 шынтақ

🇬🇪 იდაყვი

🇦🇿 dirsək

🇲🇽 codo

Word origin

The word 'elbow' originated from the Old English word 'elnboga', which literally means 'forearm' (eln) and 'bend' (boga). The term has been used since the 12th century to refer to the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm. Throughout history, the elbow has been a symbol of strength, flexibility, and dexterity in various cultures.