—elbow /ˈel.bəʊ/ aep /-boʊ/
noun [C]
► B1 the part in the middle of the arm where it bends, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers this area: » Her arm was bandaged from the elbow to the fingers.» The sleeve of his shirt was torn at the elbow.See picture: elbow 
Thesaurus+: ↑The armThesaurus+: ↑Parts of clothes
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Extra Examples:» I banged my elbow on the shelf.» My elbow is still stiff after my fall.verb [T usually + adv/prep] ↑Verb Endings for elbow
F0 DISAPPROVING to push someone rudely with your elbows so that you can move or have more space:
» He elbowed his way to the front of the crowd.» They elbowed the onlookers aside.Thesaurus+: ↑Pushing and shovingF0 to hit someone with your elbow, sometimes as a sign to make them notice or remember something:
» She elbowed me in the ribs before I could say anything.Thesaurus+: ↑Pushing and shoving