elbow
Translation
elbow, bend
Examples
I bumped my elbow on the table.
I bumped my elbow on the table.
There's a sharp elbow in the pipe.
There's a sharp elbow in the pipe.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an/the/one's)) elbow the joint in the middle of your arm. I bumped my elbow on the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joint, bend
Etymology
From Old English 'elnboga', from 'eln' (forearm) + 'boga' (bow, arch). Literally 'forearm-bow'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'L' shape your arm makes when bent at the elbow. The word 'elbow' has an 'L' in it.