elbow
Meaning
The elbow is the joint in the middle of the arm that allows for bending and extending the forearm.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "elbow" with "knee," which refers to the joint in the leg.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
is
sitting
at
the
kitchen
table
repairing
an
old
radio
she
bought
at
a
market
.
She
leans
on
her
left
elbow
while
she
carefully
removes
a
small
screw
with
a
screwdriver
.
The
light
above
the
table
makes
it
easy
to
see
the
tiny
parts
,
but
she
still
needs
a
magnifying
glass
to
be
precise
.
Even
though
the
task
is
slow
,
she
enjoys
solving
problems
and
feels
satisfied
when
the
radio
finally
works
again
.
Common Phrases
elbow joint
elbow grease
bend your elbow
Related Words
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