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elbow

UK/'elbәu/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

The joint connecting the upper arm and forearm; a sharp bend in a pipe, road, or river

手肘;弯头,弯管

v.

To push or force one's way using the elbows

用手肘推开;挤过

Root Breakdown

Native English
elbowother
=elbow

Common Collocations

  • 1.elbow grease辛勤劳动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He elbowed his way through the crowd to reach the counter.

  • 2.

    There was a sharp elbow in the pipe that needed replacing.

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