Definition of elbow

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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..

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Nudge :: Nudge (n.) A gentle push, or jog, as with 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..
Anconoid :: Anconoid (a.) Elbowlike; anconal.
Elbowing :: Elbowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Elbo.
Hunch :: Hunch (v. t.) To push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust suddenly.
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..
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..
Jerk :: "Jerk (v. t.) To give a quick and suddenly arrested thrust, push, pull, or twist, to; to yerk; as, to jerk one with the elbow; to jerk a coat off..
Coudee :: Coudee (n.) A measure of length; the distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger; a cubit.
Foresleeve :: Foresleeve (n.) The sleeve below the elbow.
Cubit :: Cubit (n.) A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger..
Overhand :: Overhand (a.) Done (as pitching or bowling) with the hand higher than the elbow, or the arm above, or higher than, the shoulder..
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..
Underhand :: Underhand (a.) Done, as pitching, with the hand lower than the shoulder, or, as bowling, with the hand lower than elbow..
Elbowchair :: Elbowchair (n.) A chair with arms to support the elbows; an armchair.
Akimbo :: Akimbo (a.) With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.
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..
Elbowboard :: Elbowboard (n.) The base of a window casing, on which the elbows may rest..
Elbow :: Elbow (v. t.) To push or hit with the elbow, as when one pushes by another..
Nudge :: Nudge (v. t.) To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation..
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