hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
"After stretching my elbow, I noticed that the horse's elbow was sore from pulling too hard on the plow."
a sharp bend in a road or river
"The driver braked hard as his car approached the sharp elbow where the highway curves toward the mountains."
a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it
"The plumber had to twist and turn several elbows to fit the new drain line into the cramped basement corner."
the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow
"The veterinarian carefully examined the dog's injured elbow before applying the bandage."
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
"He carefully positioned his elbow on the table to steady the heavy book while he read."
push one's way with the elbows
"The crowd surged forward as people pushed their way through the narrow doorway with their elbows."
shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
"He accidentally shove his elbow into my ribs while trying to squeeze past in the crowded elevator."
To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
"The crowd surged forward as everyone pushed with their elbows to get closer to the stage."