I. ˈel-ˌbō noun
Etymology: Middle English elbowe, from Old English elboga, from el- (akin to eln ell) + Old English boga bow — more at ell , bow
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the joint of the human arm
b. : a corresponding joint in the anterior limb of a lower vertebrate
2. : something (as macaroni or an angular pipe fitting) resembling an elbow
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- at one's elbow
- out at elbows
II. verb
Date: 1605
transitive verb
1.
a. : to push with the elbow : jostle
b. : to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow
people elbow ed each other to get a better view
2. : to force (as one's way) by pushing with or as if with the elbow
elbow ing our way through the crowd
elbow s her way into the best social circles
intransitive verb
1. : to advance by pushing with the elbow
2. : to make an angle : turn