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elbow

/ˈɛl.bəʊ/
noun
  1. The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

  2. (by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

    "the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"

  3. A detective.

verb
  1. To push with the elbow.

    "He elbowed his way through the crowd."

  2. (by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.

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