Definitions

1. noun

the joint in the middle of the upper arm that connects it to the forearm

“She rubbed her sore elbow after falling on the ice.”

2. verb

to push or force something with one’s elbow

“He had to elbow his way through the crowded room to get to the bar.”

3. verb

to move or make one’s way with difficulty or force

“The crowd was so dense that we had to elbow our way through to get to the front.”

4. verb

to push or crowd someone or something roughly

“He was elbowed by a stranger in the crowded subway.”

5. noun

the angle formed by the junction of the arm and the forearm

“The artist had to measure the angle of his elbow to get the proportions right.”