elbow
noun
the bend or joint of the human arm between upper arm and forearm.
Example Sentences
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The unnatural act of throwing a baseball still tears tendons and wrenches elbows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 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
Imagine combat choreographed by ants, swarms of elbows and legs scrabbling to emerge victorious.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
She bent her arms and spread her fingers so that she landed on the length of her arms from her palms to her elbows.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
