SINCE 1828
elbow room
noun
el·bow room
| \ ˈel-ˌbō-ˌrüm
, -ˌru̇m\
, -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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