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Plural for the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
“The sleeves ended between her elbow and her shoulder, and the overall effect was stunning.”
Plural for something resembling an elbow, in particular, something bent through, or at, an angle
“To avoid damage to the water inlet valve or other connections, grasp the elbow with a pipe wrench and apply counterpressure.”
Plural for an act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself
Plural for the act of ordering or forcing someone to leave a position or role
Plural for a rebuff or rejection of a request or proposal, typically curt
Crossettes or ancones
Plural for a point where two or more things are joined
To prod or poke someone or something with one's elbow
“Josie made sure to elbow me hard when she caught me looking at Jonny.”
To move or proceed forward by force
“The mill owner had to elbow his way through, like walking through treacle, sometimes getting pushed and losing ground he'd already covered.”
To pack or fill very tightly
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