elbow

• Существительное, обозначающее сустав между плечом и предплечьем, или соответствующий сустав у животных.

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.

   Локоть

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

   Синонимыcubituselbow joint

2. Pipe fittingB2formaltechnical

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

   Колено

   • 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.

   Синонимыellknee

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия проталкивания или пробивания себе пути сквозь толпу или мимо кого-либо с помощью локтя, а также грубого или агрессивного освобождения себе места.

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.

   Толкать локтем

   • 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.

   Синонимыbuttjostlenudgepokeprodpushshove

2. Force one's wayB2informal

   To move forward by pushing others aside, often aggressively.

   Пробиваться

   • 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.

   Синонимыbargeforcejostlemusclepushshouldershove

   Антонимыfollowyield