elbows
el-bows · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Plural of elbow; the joints between the forearms and upper arms.
- 2.
Pipe fittings bent at angles.
Phrases & expressions
- •elbows and knees — body parts often scraped in falls
- •out at the elbows — wearing shabby or worn-out clothes
Related words
Etymology
Plural of elbow, from Old English elnboga.