elbow

• Das Gelenk zwischen Ober- und Unterarm bzw. zwischen Ober- und Unterschenkel bei Tieren; auch ein abgewinkeltes Rohr- oder Leitungsstück sowie eine Biegung oder Kurve.

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.

   Ellbogen

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

   Synonymecubituselbow joint

2. Pipe fittingB2formaltechnical

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

   Rohrbogen

   • 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.

   Synonymeellknee

• Sich mit dem Ellbogen Platz verschaffen oder sich durch eine Menge drängen; jemanden grob beiseitestoßen, um voranzukommen.

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.

   Mit dem Ellbogen stoßen

   • 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.

   Synonymebuttjostlenudgepokeprodpushshove

2. Force one's wayB2informal

   To move forward by pushing others aside, often aggressively.

   Sich vordrängen

   • 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.

   Synonymebargeforcejostlemusclepushshouldershove

   Antonymefollowyield