Definition of elbow

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Elbow (n.) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, and the like; a sudden turn in a line of coast or course of a river; also, an angular or jointed part of any structure, as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent..

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Nudge :: Nudge (v. t.) To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation..
Elbow :: Elbow (n.) A sharp angle in any surface of wainscoting or other woodwork; the upright sides which flank any paneled work, as the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back..
Steeler :: Steelbow goods () Those goods on a farm, such as corn, cattle, implements husbandry, etc., which may not be carried off by a removing tenant, as being the property of the landlord..
Jog :: "Jog (v. t.) To push or shake with the elbow or hand; to jostle; esp., to push or touch, in order to give notice, to excite one's attention, or to warn..
Poppyhead :: Poppyhead (n.) A raised ornament frequently having the form of a final. It is generally used on the tops of the upright ends or elbows which terminate seats, etc., in Gothic churches..
Brachium :: Brachium (n.) The upper arm; the segment of the fore limb between the shoulder and the elbow.
Capellet :: Capellet (n.) A swelling, like a wen, on the point of the elbow (or the heel of the hock) of a horse, caused probably by bruises in lying down..
Coudee :: Coudee (n.) A measure of length; the distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger; a cubit.
Elbow :: Elbow (v. t.) To push or hit with the elbow, as when one pushes by another..
Akimbo :: Akimbo (a.) With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.
Armchair :: Armchair (n.) A chair with arms to support the elbows or forearms.
Anconeal :: Anconeal (a.) Of or pertaining to the ancon or elbow.
Nudge :: Nudge (n.) A gentle push, or jog, as with the elbow..
Elbowroom :: Elbowroom (n.) Room to extend the elbows on each side; ample room for motion or action; free scope.
Anconoid :: Anconoid (a.) Elbowlike; anconal.
Underhand :: Underhand (a.) Done, as pitching, with the hand lower than the shoulder, or, as bowling, with the hand lower than elbow..
Under-arm :: Under-arm (a.) Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm..
Out :: Out (a.) Beyond the limits of concealment, confinement, privacy, constraint, etc., actual of figurative; hence, not in concealment, constraint, etc., in, or into, a state of freedom, openness, disclosure, publicity, etc.; as, the sun shines out; he laughed out, to be out at the elbows; the secret has leaked out, or is out; the disease broke out on his face; the book is out..
Forearm :: Forearm (n.) That part of the arm or fore limb between the elbow and wrist; the antibrachium.
Elbow :: Elbow (n.) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, and the like; a sudden turn in a line of coast or course of a river; also, an angular or jointed part of any structure, as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent..
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