Elbowed: meaning, definitions and examples
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elbowed
[ หelbษสd ]
physical action
The term 'elbowed' refers to the act of using one's elbow to nudge or push someone or something aside. It often implies a gentle or casual physical contact, usually while moving through a crowded area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She elbowed her way through the crowd.
- He elbowed his friend to get his attention.
- They elbowed past the other customers in the store.
Translations
Translations of the word "elbowed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cotovelado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคนเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gebeugt
๐ฎ๐ฉ siku
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะบััะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลokciowy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท coude
๐ช๐ธ con codo
๐น๐ท dirsekli
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ฟ์น๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ loketnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ lakลฅovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่้จ็
๐ธ๐ฎ komolฤni
๐ฎ๐ธ olnbogi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝาัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diz
๐ฒ๐ฝ con codo
Etymology
The word 'elbow' originates from the Old English word 'รฆlbow', which is believed to be a combination of the Proto-Germanic '*albow', which means 'arm joint', and it was influenced by the Old High German word 'ellboga'. The term 'elbow' in English has been used since the early medieval period and has been associated with the joint in the arm that bends. The verb form 'elbowed' likely developed in the late 19th century as the action of using the elbow to push others away became a common expression in various social settings. Over time, this physical action has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, symbolizing not just physical movement but also social interactions, such as asserting oneself in crowded or competitive situations.