elbow
The word “elbow” has 2 syllables: el-bow
It's pronounced as /ˈɛlboʊ/
What is synonym and antonym for elbow?
In the thesaurus, “elbow” has 36 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elbow along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elbow
- ancon
- angle
- bend
- bore
- bow
- bull
- bulldoze
- bump
- corner
- crash
- crazy bone
- crook
- crowd
- crutch
- curve
- fork
- funny bone
- half turn
- hinge
- hook
- hustle
- jam
- joint
- jostle
- knock
- muscle
- nudge
- press
- push
- ram
- rough up
- shoulder
- shove
- squeeze
- thrust
- turn
Antonyms for elbow
- line
Meanings of elbow
- noun
- The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
- (by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
- A detective.
- Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.
- A hit with the elbow.
- verb
- To push with the elbow.
- (by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.
Example Sentences
- She accidentally bumped her elbow on the doorframe.
- The doctor examined the injured elbow carefully.
- He leaned on his elbow while watching TV.
- She wore a sweater with patches on each elbow.
- The toddler used his elbow to push the toy off the table.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elbow, such as: ancon, angle, bend, bore, bow, bull, bulldoze.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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