elbow room
noun
-ˌru̇m\
Definition of elbow room
1a : room for moving the elbows freely
b : adequate space for work or operation a lab with plenty of elbow room
2 : free scope elbow room to try new ideas
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elbow room
noun
English Language Learners Definition of elbow room
: room or space to move or work freely
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