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Meaning of elbow
The primary meaning of the word "elbow" is the joint in the middle of the arm, where the upper arm bone and the forearm bones meet.
Etymology of elbow
The word "elbow" has its roots in Old English "elboga", which is derived from "el" meaning "arm" or "forearm" and "boga" meaning "bend" or "curve".
The term has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the joint in the middle of the arm.
Over time, the word has also been used figuratively to describe a sharp bend or angle in an object, or to describe the act of pushing or forcing one's way using one's elbow.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The joint in the middle of the human arm, where the upper arm bone (humerus) and the two bones of the forearm (radius and ulna) meet, allowing the arm to bend and straighten.
- A sharp bend or angle in a pipe, tube, or other object.
- To push or force one's way, typically using one's elbow.
Usage Examples
- She bumped her elbow on the corner of the table.
- The pipe has an elbow joint to allow it to turn a sharp corner.
- He elbowed his way to the front of the crowd to get a better view.
Antonyms
straightness
linearity
directness
rectitude
uprightness
verticality
horizontality
parallelism
straight line
direct line
evenness
smoothness
continuity
uniformity
consistency
regularity
straight angle
right angle
obliquity
curvature
bendlessness
kinklessness
twistlessness