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elbow BrE / ˈelbəʊ /  NAmE / ˈelboʊ / Native audio playback is not supported. elbow(noun)BrE / ˈelbəʊ /  NAmE / ˈelboʊ / the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middleShe jabbed him with her elbow.He rested his elbows on his knees.She grazed her elbow in the fall.He's fractured his elbow.the part of a piece of clothing that covers the elbowThe jacket was worn at the elbows.a part of a pipe, chimney, etc. where it bends at a sharp angleto be told by somebody that they no longer want to have a relationship with you; to be told to go awayto tell somebody that you no longer want to have a relationship with them; to tell somebody to go awayused to express support or encouragement for somebody to do somethingto be very stupid or completely lacking in skillto meet and spend time with a famous person, socially or as part of your jobHe’s rubbing shoulders with stars all the time.Extra ExamplesA voice at my elbow said, ‘Would Sir care to be seated?’Extend your arms without locking your elbows.He caught her elbow to steady her.He had been rubbing elbows with celebrities.He raised himself on one elbow and looked at the bedside clock.He rested one elbow on the wall as he spoke.He took his guest by the elbow and steered him in the direction of the bar.He was up to his elbows in hot water, doing the washing-up.I banged my elbow on the table as I got up.She dug her elbow into Jim’s ribs to remind him not to give the secret away.She opened her eyes and propped herself up on one elbow to look at him.She slid a hand under his elbow to guide him into the shop.She thrust her elbow into her attacker’s face.She was cradling a small bundle in the crook of her elbow.The office cubicles give you hardly any elbow room.The tiny toilet compartment gives you hardly any elbow room.The whole of his arm below the elbow was badly burned.Word OriginOld English elboga, elnboga, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch elleboog and German Ellenbogen (see also ell, bow2).

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(noun) she jabbed him with her elbow.he rested his elbows on his knees.she grazed her elbow in the fall.he's fractured his elbow.  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	elbow
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / ˈelbəʊ / NAmE / ˈelboʊ /
Example	she jabbed him with her elbow. he rested his elbows on his knees. she grazed her elbow in the fall. he's fractured his elbow.
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Content	elbow (noun)BrE / ˈelbəʊ / NAmE / ˈelboʊ / the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle She jabbed him with her elbow. He rested his elbows on his knees. She grazed her elbow in the fall. He's fractured his elbow. the part of a piece of clothing that covers the elbow The jacket was worn at the elbows. a part of a pipe, chimney, etc. where it bends at a sharp angle to be told by somebody that they no longer want to have a relationship with you; to be told to go away to tell somebody that you no longer want to have a relationship with them; to tell somebody to go away used to express support or encouragement for somebody to do something to be very stupid or completely lacking in skill to meet and spend time with a famous person, socially or as part of your job He’s rubbing shoulders with stars all the time. Extra Examples A voice at my elbow said, ‘Would Sir care to be seated?’ Extend your arms without locking your elbows. He caught her elbow to steady her. He had been rubbing elbows with celebrities. He raised himself on one elbow and looked at the bedside clock. He rested one elbow on the wall as he spoke. He took his guest by the elbow and steered him in the direction of the bar. He was up to his elbows in hot water, doing the washing-up. I banged my elbow on the table as I got up. She dug her elbow into Jim’s ribs to remind him not to give the secret away. She opened her eyes and propped herself up on one elbow to look at him. She slid a hand under his elbow to guide him into the shop. She thrust her elbow into her attacker’s face. She was cradling a small bundle in the crook of her elbow. The office cubicles give you hardly any elbow room. The tiny toilet compartment gives you hardly any elbow room. The whole of his arm below the elbow was badly burned. Word Origin Old English elboga, elnboga, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch elleboog and German Ellenbogen (see also ell, bow2).
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Elbow Rested Part Noun Bre ˈelbəʊ ˈelboʊ Jabbed

elbow

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