elbow

Noun
  1. Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped (synset 105587575)
    is a type of: ginglymoid joint, ginglymus, hinge joint - a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
    has:
    • musculus articularis cubiti - a small branch of the triceps that inserts into the capsule of the elbow joint
    • crazy bone, funny bone - a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone
    is a part of: arm - a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
    same as: articulatio cubiti, cubital joint, cubitus, elbow joint, human elbow
  2. A sharp bend in a road or river (synset 103273381)
    is a type of: bend, curve - curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
  3. A length of pipe with a sharp bend in it (synset 103273464)
    is a type of: pipage, pipe, piping - a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
  4. The part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint (synset 103273222)
    "his coat had patches over the elbows"
    is a type of: cloth covering - a covering made of cloth
    is a part of: arm, sleeve - the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
  5. The joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow (synset 102470999)
    is a type of: articulatio, articulation, joint - (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
    is a part of: foreleg - the forelimb of a quadruped
Verb
  1. Push one's way with the elbows (synset 201877935)
    is a type of: jostle, shove - come into rough contact with while moving
  2. Shove one's elbow into another person's ribs (synset 201242058)
    is a type of: nudge, poke at, prod - to push against gently

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