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Definition of "elbow" []

  • The joint or bend of the arm between the forearm and the upper arm. (noun)
  • The bony outer projection of this joint. (noun)
  • A joint, as of a bird or quadruped, corresponding to the human elbow. (noun)
  • Something having a bend or angle similar to an elbow, especially: (noun)
  • A length of pipe with a sharp bend in it. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "elbow" in a sentence
  • "The lower arm beneath the elbow is also symmetric."
  • "Clasped along the inside of my elbow is a white elastic fishnet sleeve that holds the apparatus tight against my skin."
  • ""The back of my elbow is a little tender," Byrd said."