1. n. (anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
2. n. (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 fi
the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back
3. n. (US, dated early 20th-century slang) A detective.
4. n. (basketball) Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.Newell, Pete; Nater, Swen (2008). '. Human Kinetics. p.26: ISBN 9780736068093. Retrie
5. n. A hit with the elbow
6. v. To push with the elbow.
He elbowed his way through the crowd.
7. v. (transitive, by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.