elbow

Meanings

• noun

  A joint in the upper limb of vertebrates, formed by the convergence of the three bones of the forearm: the radius, ulna, and humerus.

  - "The doctor examined my elbow after the fall."
  - "I felt a sharp pain in my elbow when I lifted the heavy box."

• verb

  To move or deal a card from the elbow.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛl.boʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elbow
glove , elope , mope

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Variants

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at her elbow , at his elbow , at its elbow , at my elbow , at one's elbow , at our elbows , at their elbow , at their elbows , at your elbow , at your elbows , elbow , elbows , out at elbows , out at the elbows , elbowed , elbowing , elbow bump , elbow bumps , elbow grease , elbow greases , elbow room , tennis elbow , tennis elbows , at someone's elbow , give (someone) the elbow , give someone the elbow , give the elbow , more power to someone's elbow , not know her arse from her elbow , not know his arse from his elbow , not know one's arse from one's elbow , not know their arse from their elbow

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Etymology

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Old English elbo, from elbowe, elbeowe, elbow joint.

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Trivia

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1. The elbow joint is the third most commonly dislocated joint in the body.

2. The elbow is the only joint in the human body that doesn't have a true synovial membrane.

3. The term 'elbow grease' refers to hard work and effort, as in 'It took a lot of elbow grease to clean the grime off the walls.'

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Related Concepts

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1. elbow joint: The articulation between the forearm and the upper arm, formed by the convergence of the radius, ulna, and humerus.

2. elbow bone: The bones that make up the elbow joint: the radius, ulna, and humerus.

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Culture

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In literature, the elbow is often used as a metaphor for helping or supporting someone. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus says, 'Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a voice, and am very desirous to look back: Speak, friend! And treason, like the hound, doth cry all day: Hark! my ducat, mark, 'tis Caesar.', to which Cassius responds, 'Brutus, thou art a god: Let us retire: Speak, Cassius: What sayest thou? Brutus, in the name of Caesar, thou art a traitor.' This exchange takes place at a dinner table, and Brutus is encouraged to look behind him by touching his elbow, not realizing that the conspirators are planning to kill Caesar.

How to Memorize "elbow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the elbow joint, formed by the convergence of the radius, ulna, and humerus. Imagine moving your arm, feeling the elbow bend and straighten.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elbow' with the action of bending your arm at the elbow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the bones in the elbow joint: Radius, Ulna, Humerus.

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