Elbow (Noun)
Meaning 1
A length of pipe with a sharp bend in it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's elbow to determine the extent of the injury.
- She bent her elbow to lift the heavy box off the floor.
- The quadruped's front legs were similar to human arms, complete with a functional elbow joint.
- The pain in his elbow persisted even after the swelling had gone down.
- The tennis player grasped her racket with a firm grip, her elbow straight and steady.
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Meaning 3
A sharp bend in a road or river.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
The part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint; "his coat had patches over the elbows".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 5
The joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.