elbow

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Elbow Definition & Meaning

1. A joint in the middle of the arm where it bends.

Example: I accidentally hit my elbow on the table and it hurts.

2. A pipe fitting that connects two pipes at an angle.

Example: The plumber used an elbow to connect the two pipes together.

3. A sharp bend or turn in a road or river.

Example: We had to slow down at the elbow of the road to avoid hitting the curb.

4. A piece of land that juts out into a body of water.

Example: The elbow of the peninsula provided a great view of the ocean.

5. A blow delivered with the bent arm.

Example: He gave his opponent a hard elbow to the face during the fight.

Examples of the word elbow used in sentences.

  • My elbow hurts when I lift my bag.
  • I can't reach the top shelf without stretching my elbow.
  • She leaned her elbow on the windowsill to look outside.
  • He accidentally hit his elbow on the table.
  • The doctor told me to rest my elbow and apply some ice.
  • He injured his elbow while playing basketball with his friends.
  • I accidentally hit my elbow on the wall while walking in the dark.
  • She used her elbow to push open the heavy door of the restaurant.
  • She rested her elbow on the table while studying for her exam.
  • The doctor advised him to keep the elbow immobile after the accident.
  • The tennis player had to withdraw from the match due to an elbow injury.
  • My boss nudged me with his elbow to get my attention during the meeting.
  • I always rest my elbow on the armrest while I'm watching TV.
  • If you don't cover your mouth when you cough, you might spread germs to others via your elbow.
  • I accidentally hit my elbow on the wall and it really hurt.
  • After playing tennis for an hour, my elbow felt sore and stiff.
  • I always rest my elbow on the armrest while watching TV.
  • She accidentally hit her elbow on the door while carrying the groceries inside.
  • The teacher demonstrated how to do a proper elbow strike in self-defense class.
  • He injured his elbow in a workplace accident and had to take a few days off.
  • Despite his broken elbow, he insisted on playing in the championship game.
  • The elbow of her coat tore as she squeezed through the narrow doorway.
  • The surgeon advised her to avoid any heavy lifting while her elbow healed.
  • He felt a sharp pain in his elbow after throwing the baseball too hard.
  • She accidentally bumped her elbow on the table, causing her to drop the glass.
  • The tennis player's powerful serve put immense pressure on her elbow, and she had to consult a physiotherapist for recovery.
  • The professional wrestler suffered a severe injury to his elbow during a high-risk move and had to withdraw from the competition.
  • The surgeon skillfully operated on the patient's elbow joint and showed her remarkable expertise in performing the delicate procedure.
  • The fashion expert had an impeccable taste for designing dresses featuring intricate embellishments at the elbow.
  • The archaeologist discovered a unique artifact that appeared to be an ancient elbow joint of a prehistoric animal.
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