IPA: /ˈɛlboʊ/
KK: /ˈɛlboʊ/
To bend or turn at an angle, like a road or path that changes direction sharply.
The road elbows sharply to the right after the bridge.
Past: elbowed
Past Participle: elbowed
A part of the body where the upper arm meets the forearm, allowing the arm to bend.
She rested her arm on the table, her elbow propped up.
To push or move someone or something using the elbow, often to create space or to get someone's attention.
He elbowed his way through the crowded room to reach the exit.
Past: elbowed
Past Participle: elbowed
The word 'elbow' originates from Old English 'elnboga', where 'eln' means 'forearm' and 'boga' means 'bend'. The term describes the bend or joint in the forearm.
Think of the 'bend' in your 'forearm' — that's what an elbow is, a joint that allows your arm to bend.