Pronunciation: /ˈɛl.boʊ/
noun a joint in the middle of the arm where it bends
A1 My elbow hurts after playing tennis.
A2 She accidentally bumped her elbow on the table.
B1 He had to wear a brace on his elbow after injuring it.
B2 The physiotherapist recommended exercises to strengthen her elbow.
C1 The pitcher felt a sharp pain in his elbow during the game.
C2 The surgeon performed a successful elbow replacement surgery.
verb not applicable
A1 She elbowed her way through the crowded room.
A2 He accidentally elbowed me in the ribs while we were dancing.
B1 The player was penalized for elbowing his opponent during the game.
B2 She elbowed her competitor out of the way to win the race.
C1 The politician elbowed his rivals out of the race for the leadership position.
C2 The CEO elbowed his way to the top by making bold and strategic moves.
adjective not applicable
A1 She accidentally bumped her elbow on the table.
A2 He wore an elbow pad to protect himself while skateboarding.
B1 The elbow joint allows for bending and straightening of the arm.
B2 The athlete suffered an elbow injury during the game.
C1 The surgeon performed a complex elbow reconstruction surgery.
C2 The artist painted a detailed portrait of a man with a prominent elbow scar.
adverb not applicable
A1 She accidentally bumped her elbow on the table.
A2 He leaned against the wall with his elbow resting on it.
B1 She nudged him with her elbow to get his attention.
B2 He subtly elbowed his way through the crowded room.
C1 She skillfully used her elbow to block her opponent's attack in the martial arts competition.
C2 He nonchalantly rested his elbow on the armrest as he listened to the presentation.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She bumped her elbow on the table.
A2 He rested his elbow on the armrest.
B1 The doctor examined my elbow after I fell.
B2 I wrapped my elbow in a bandage to protect it.
C1 The athlete's elbow injury required surgery.
C2 Her elbow joint was swollen and painful.
preposition not applicable
A1 She bumped into the table with her elbow.
A2 He accidentally elbowed the person next to him while trying to get up.
B1 I elbowed my way through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.
B2 She elbowed her opponent out of the way to score the winning goal.
C1 The politician elbowed his competition out of the race through cunning tactics.
C2 The CEO elbowed his way to the top by manipulating his colleagues and rivals.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I bumped my elbow on the table.
A2 She hit her elbow while playing tennis.
B1 He felt a sharp pain in his elbow after lifting heavy boxes.
B2 The doctor recommended resting his elbow to avoid further injury.
C1 The physiotherapist suggested exercises to strengthen the muscles around the elbow.
C2 Despite the injury, she continued to train and eventually won the competition with a brace on her elbow.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ouch! Elbow!
A2 Be careful when you're cooking, you might accidentally elbow someone.
B1 Elbow grease is needed to clean this stubborn stain.
B2 She elbowed her way through the crowded room to get to the front.
C1 The tennis player winced in pain as he felt a sharp pain in his elbow.
C2 With a quick elbow to the ribs, she signaled for her friend to stop talking.
article not applicable
formal The physical therapist recommended exercises to strengthen the muscles around my elbow.
informal I accidentally bumped my elbow on the door frame.
slang I gave him a little nudge with my elbow to get his attention.
figurative She used her connections to grease the wheels and elbow her way into the exclusive event.
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