Definition of elbow
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the joint of the human arm
b
: a corresponding joint in the anterior limb of a lower vertebrate
2
: something (such as macaroni or an angular pipe fitting) resembling an elbow
at one's elbow
out at elbows
or out at the elbows
: at one's side
1
: shabbily dressed
2
: short of funds
elbow
verb
elbowed; elbowing; elbows
Definition of elbow (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to push with the elbow : jostle
b
: to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow
people elbowed each other to get a better view
2
: to force (one's way) by pushing with or as if with the elbow
elbowing our way through the crowd
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Time Traveler for elbow
The first known use of elbow was before the 12th century
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