elbow

Definition

  • noun: the joint where your arm bends
  • noun: the joint of the human arm
  • verb: to push or shove (someone) with your elbow
  • verb: to push with the elbow
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: ancon, joint, push

Examples

  • Some of the older workers are being 'elbowed' [='pushed'] aside as the company tries to attract young employees.

  • The company provides its workers with 'elbow room' to try new ideas.

  • Don't take his word for it—he 'doesn't know his ass from his elbow'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Then block his blind jab. Counter with cross to the left cheek. Discombobulate. Dazed, he'll attempt a wild hit. employ the elbow block. And body shot. block next left. weaken right jaw. Now fracture. Break right ribs. (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes
  • (..) Yes... Thanks for that by the way. But there is still some consolation in the knowledge that he can still be of service to his fellow man. Elbow is now stained with blood. But it's older than his own injuries. Not if it's not human. There's an odd butcher. Let me see... Yellow Flame. Green bursts. (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes
  • (..) not the plucked chicken. CANDIE: Dr. Schultz, don't be so down on yourself, you are quite the dapper European gentleman. KITCHEN: You gotta finish this, you got to put your elbow in this, this is, do you hear me- – You know that nigger, don't ya? – Who? – Who? Don't "who" me bitch, (..)
    2012 Django Unchained