elbow

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Old English elnboga, from Germanic, corresponding to ell + bow. Cognate with Dutch elleboog, German Ellbogen.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɛlbəʊ/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɛlboʊ/
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[edit] Noun

elbow (plural elbows)

1. The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
2. A pipe fitting that turns a corner.

[edit] Derived terms

• elbow grease
• elbow juice
• elbow room
• give someone the elbow

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[edit] Verb

to elbow (third-person singular simple present elbows, present participle elbowing, simple past and past participle elbowed)

1. To push with the elbow; to jostle or force.

   He elbowed his way through the crowd.

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