elbow
noun
the bend or joint of the human arm between upper arm and forearm.
Example Sentences
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Skubal and Snell have undergone surgeries to remove loose bodies from their pitching elbows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The main symptom is a crusted, flaky rash that often affects the elbows, knees, hands and feet.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"I told myself, I'm going to sleep," Canonico recalled, up to her elbows in bandages following the ordeal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Cameras were poised at every side of AJ Dybantsa’s table, where the Brigham Young forward sat with his elbows resting on his knees and head bowed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
I slid down the flaming banister, holding tight with my blanketed elbows and legs, the wool clenched together with my teeth.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
