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ELBOW Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb noun 2 noun verb Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In elbow 1 of 2 noun el·​bow ˈel-ˌbō Synonyms of elbow 1 a : the joint of the human arm b : a corresponding joint in the anterior limb of a lower vertebrate 2 : something (such as macaroni or an angular pipe fitting) resembling an elbow see also: at one's elbow out at elbows elbow 2 of 2 verb elbowed ; elbowing ; elbows transitive verb 1 a : to push with the elbow : jostle b : to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow people elbowed each other to get a better view 2 : to force (one's way) by pushing with or as if with the elbow elbowing our way through the crowd intransitive verb 1 : to advance by pushing with the elbow 2 : to make an angle : turn Synonyms of elbow Relevance Verb push squeeze shoulder See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of elbow in a Sentence Noun He wore a tattered coat with holes in the elbows . Verb The actor's bodyguards rudely elbowed everyone out of the way. Everyone was shoving and elbowing to get a good position. 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Noun Gibson then plunked Brandon Marsh on the right elbow with a 91 mph fastball before Stott connected with a drive over the right-field wall. — ABC News , 2 May 2026 The man groaned again when the nurse touched his elbow . — Darrell Smith may 1, Sacbee.com , 1 May 2026 Verb Figures move across these planes in extravagant silhouette, heads tilted just so, fingers stiffly splayed and elbows akimbo. — Sara Holdren, Vulture , 1 May 2026 Zuccarello missed the past three games after being elbowed in the face by Stars defenseman Tyler Myers in Game 1. — Michael Russo, New York Times , 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elbow Word History Etymology Noun Middle English elbowe , from Old English elboga , from el- (akin to eln ell) + Old English boga bow — more at ell , bow First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1605, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Time Traveler The first known use of elbow was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing elbow at one's elbow at someone's elbow elbow bump elbow grease elbow room give (someone) the elbow more power to someone's elbow tennis elbow Rhymes for elbow acknow aglow ago airglow aloe altho although ammo backflow backhoe banjo barbeau See All Rhymes for elbow Browse Nearby Words Elblag elbow elbow bending See all Nearby Words Articles Related to elbow What is a 'weenus' ('wenis,' 'weenis')? The loose skin at the joint of one's elbow Your Body Is a Metaphor 8 phrases inspired by parts of the body Anatomy 101: Obscure Words for Body... Or: It's called a what? Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Elbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elbow. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition elbow 1 of 2 noun el·​bow ˈel-ˌbō 1 a : the joint of the arm also : the outer curve of a bent arm b : a corresponding joint in the front limb of an animal 2 : a part (as of a pipe) bent like an elbow elbow 2 of 2 verb 1 : to push or shove with the elbow : jostle 2 : to advance by or as if by pushing with the elbow elbowed his way to the front Medical Definition elbow noun el·​bow ˈel-ˌbō 1 : the joint between the human forearm and the upper arm that supports the outer curve of the arm when bent called also elbow joint 2 : a joint in the anterior limb of a lower vertebrate corresponding to the elbow More from Merriam-Webster on elbow Nglish: Translation of elbow for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about elbow Last Updated: 3 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! 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