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单词 elbow room
释义

elbow room

noun

el·​bow room ˈel-ˌbō-ˌrüm How to pronounce elbow room (audio)
-ˌru̇m
1
a
: room for moving the elbows freely
b
: adequate space for work or operation
a lab with plenty of elbow room
2
: free scope
elbow room to try new ideas

Synonyms

  • place
  • room
  • space
  • way
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Example Sentences

It's a small kitchen with very little elbow room. help me move the furniture so that we'll have enough elbow room to do some aerobics

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

elbow room

noun

as in room
an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing help me move the furniture so that we'll have enough elbow room to do some aerobics

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • room
  • space
  • place
  • way
  • scope
  • play
  • capacity
  • freedom
  • range
  • clearance
  • compass
  • leeway
  • berth
  • latitude
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