elbow

• اسم يدل على المفصل بين العضد والساعد، أو المفصل المقابل في الحيوان، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على الانحناء أو المنعطف.

A noun referring to the joint between the upper arm and the forearm, or a corresponding joint in animals.

1. Body partA1formal

   The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

   المرفق

   • He rested his elbows on the table.
   • She injured her elbow while playing tennis.
   • The doctor examined the swelling around his elbow.

   المرادفاتcubituselbow joint

2. Pipe fittingB2formaltechnical

   A piece of pipe or tubing bent at an angle, typically 90 degrees, used to change direction.

   كوع الأنبوب

   • The plumber installed an elbow to connect the two pipes.
   • You need a 90-degree elbow for this plumbing job.
   • The elbow joint in the ductwork was leaking.

   المرادفاتellknee

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الدفع أو شقّ الطريق عبر الزحام أو بين الناس بالمرفق، وعلى إفساح المكان لنفسه بقوة أو خشونة.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or forcing one's way through a crowd or past someone using one's elbow, or to rudely or aggressively make space for oneself.

1. Push with elbowB1informal

   To push or strike someone with one's elbow, often to make way or assert oneself.

   دفع بالمرفق

   • He elbowed his way through the crowded room.
   • She elbowed him aside to get to the front of the line.
   • The player was penalized for elbowing an opponent.

   المرادفاتbuttjostlenudgepokeprodpushshove

2. Force one's wayB2informal

   To move forward by pushing others aside, often aggressively.

   شَقَّ طَرِيقَهُ

   • He elbowed his way to the top of the corporate ladder.
   • She elbowed through the crowd to see the parade.
   • They elbowed their way into the exclusive party.

   المرادفاتbargeforcejostlemusclepushshouldershove

   الأضدادfollowyield