Definition of the word elbow

Pronunciation of vocabulary elbow

elbownoun
khuỷu tay
/ˈɛlbəʊ/

Origin of the word elbow

The word "elbow" has an interesting etymology! The term originates from Old English as "ūþarm," which referred to the joint between the arm and forearm. This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*ūthiz," meaning "to bend" or "to curve." Over time, the spelling evolved to become "elbow" in Middle English (circa 1300), and its meaning expanded to specifically refer to the joint itself rather than just the area around it. In modern English, "elbow" is the standard term for this flexible joint that connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the forearm (radius and ulna). So, the next time you bend your elbow to take a sip from your favorite beverage, remember that the word itself has been bending and curving through linguistic history for centuries!

Vocabulary summary elbow

type noun

meaning elbow; elbow

example to elbow someone aside

example to elbow one's way through the crowd

example to elbow someone off (out off) something: to push someone out of something, to eliminate someone from something

meaning angle, elbow

meaning side by side with someone

example to rub elbow with death

type transitive verb

meaning elbow

example to elbow someone aside

example to elbow one's way through the crowd

example to elbow someone off (out off) something: to push someone out of something, to eliminate someone from something

Example of vocabulary elbownamespace

the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle

khớp giữa phần trên và phần dưới của cánh tay nơi nó uốn cong ở giữa

She jabbed him with her elbow.
Cô thúc cùi chỏ vào anh.
He rested his elbows on his knees.
Anh tựa khuỷu tay lên đầu gối.
She grazed her elbow in the fall.
Cô ấy sượt qua khuỷu tay của mình vào mùa thu.
He's fractured his elbow.
Anh ấy bị gãy khuỷu tay.

Extra examples:

A voice at my elbow said, ‘Would Sir care to be seated?’
Một giọng nói ở khuỷu tay tôi nói: “Thưa ngài, có muốn ngồi không?”
Extend your arms without locking your elbows.
Mở rộng cánh tay của bạn mà không khóa khuỷu tay của bạn.
He caught her elbow to steady her.
Anh nắm lấy khuỷu tay cô để giữ cô đứng vững.
He raised himself on one elbow and looked at the bedside clock.
Anh chống một khuỷu tay lên và nhìn đồng hồ đầu giường.
He rested one elbow on the wall as he spoke.
Anh tựa một khuỷu tay vào tường khi nói.