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The definition of elbow
10 Definitions of: elbow
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- noun, the joint between the upper arm and the forearm, formed by the junction of the radius and ulna with the humerus
- noun, the corresponding joint or bone of birds or mammals
- noun, the part of a garment that covers the elbow
- noun, something resembling an elbow, such as a sharp bend in a road or river
- noun, at one's elbow within easy reach
- noun, out at elbow(s) ragged or impoverished
- noun, up to the elbows with or in busily occupied with; deeply immersed in
- verb, to reject; dismiss. Also: give the elbow
- verb, to make (one's way) by shoving, jostling, etc
- verb, to knock or shove with or as if with the elbow
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of elbow