1. elbow

noun. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.

Rhymes with Elbow

• bilbo

How do you pronounce elbow?

Pronounce elbow as ˈɛlˌboʊ.

US - How to pronounce elbow in American English

UK - How to pronounce elbow in British English

Sentences with elbow

1. Noun, singular or mass
Connect a piece of pipe long enough to reach to the sill of the house to this elbow.

2. Adjective
Maintaining the appearance of your camper can take more than a little pressure washing, elbow grease and soap.

Quotes about elbow

1. I ripped my left arm out of his hand and slammed my elbow into his solar plexus. He exhaled in a gasp. I lunged for the dagger and sat on top of him, my knees pinning his arms, my dagger on his throat.He lay still. “I give up,” he said and smiled. “Your move.”Er. I was sitting atop the Beast Lord in my underwear, holding a knife to his throat. What the hell was my next move?
- Ilona Andrews, Magic Strikes

2. Personally, I think so-called "common language"is more interesting and apropos than "proper English"; it's passionate and powerful in ways that "wherefore art thou ass and thy elbow"just isn't.
- J.R. Ward, The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide

3. But still I feel I waste a lot of time leaning on my elbow and thinking to myself, "alright sucker, now what?
- Peter S. Beagle

2. elbow

noun. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] a sharp bend in a road or river.

3. elbow

verb. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] push one's way with the elbows.

4. elbow

noun. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint.

5. elbow

noun. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow.

6. elbow

noun. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it.

7. elbow

verb. ['ˈɛlˌboʊ'] shove one's elbow into another person's ribs.