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Elbow

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
2.NounAny turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
"the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"
3.NounA detective.
4.NounPart of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.
5.NounA hit, strike, or blow with the elbow.
6.NounTwo nearby crossings of a rope.
7.VerbTo push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
"He elbowed his way through the crowd."
8.VerbTo strike with the elbow.
9.VerbTo nudge, jostle or push.
10.VerbTo force (someone) to quit or lose their job so that someone else can be hired.
"The president was elbowed out of power by members of her own party."
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