elbow
/ˈɛlboʊ/
verb
- To push or force one's way through a crowd using one's elbows.
- He elbowed his way through the busy market to reach the exit.
- Fans elbowed each other to get closer to the stage.
- She elbowed past the other passengers to get off the train first.
- To push someone or something aside using one's elbow, often in a rude or forceful way.
- She elbowed the stack of papers off the desk by accident.
- He elbowed his rival aside to grab the last ticket.
- The tall man elbowed the smaller child out of his way.
noun
- The joint between the upper arm and the forearm, where the arm bends.
- He bumped his elbow against the doorframe and winced.
- The doctor examined the swelling around her elbow.
- She rested her elbow on the table while eating.
- A part of a pipe, tube, or channel that bends at an angle, usually 90 degrees.
- The exhaust system uses a curved elbow to direct fumes away.
- The plumber installed a metal elbow to connect the two pipes.
- A sharp elbow in the drainage pipe can cause clogs.