Phrase Hound found 71 phrases and 12 compound words that contain elbow. The most common are listed below. Open elbow in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 71
- elbow roomRoom (space) in which to move or maneuver.
- elbow bumpA hit to the elbow; also, an injury to the elbow caused by such a hit.
- give the elbowTo fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.
- tennis elbowA painful inflammation of the extensor tendon of the humerus caused by overuse of the muscles of the lower arm.
- elbow greaseEffort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.
- elbow pitA triangular area on the anterior side of the elbow, the crook of the arm.
- Elbow LakeA lake in the Kananaskis Country of Alberta, Canada.
- gave the elbowsimple past of give the elbow
- get the elbowTo be dismissed from employment.
- given the elbowpast participle of give the elbow: To fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.
- gives the elbowthird-person singular simple present indicative of give the elbow: To fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.
- giving the elbowpresent participle and gerund of give the elbow
- elbow macaroniMacaroni in the shape of a small tube curved into a semicircle.
- Elbow CayA cay in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas.
- elbow jointSynonym of elbow: The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
- elbow and collarSynonym of collar and elbow: An Irish style of folk wrestling involving trips, throws, kicks, pins, etc.
- bend the elbowSynonym of bend one's elbow (“drink alcoholic beverages”).
- golfer's elbowA painful inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the elbow caused by overuse of the flexor muscles of the lower arm.
- elbow tapSynonym of elbow bump (“touching of elbows as alternative to a handshake”).
- street elbowIn plumbing, a fitting that turns a corner (typically at an angle of 90, 45 or 22.5 degrees) and has a male connection at one end and a female connection at the other.
- elbow mentalityAn attitude characterized by self-interest and a willingness to prioritize personal benefit or ambition, often above the welfare of an organization or community; a willingness to elbow (verb) past others.
- collar and elbowAn Irish style of folk wrestling involving trips, throws, kicks, pins, etc.
- out at elbowOf a coat, jumper, etc., worn through at the elbows; of clothes, shabby, in poor condition.
- student's elbowSynonym of miner's elbow: olecranon bursitis.
- elbow chairA chair with long armrests for the elbows.
Compound words 12
- elbowyTall and awkward. (of a person’s body)
- elbowlessWithout elbows.
- ElbowgateA 2016 controversy in which Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau elbowed a female MP in the chest in the House of Commons, causing the opposition to accuse him of assaulting her.
- elbowlikeResembling an elbow.
- elbowroomAlternative form of elbow room: Room (space) in which to move or maneuver.
- elbowfulAs much as can be held in the crook of one's elbow.
- elbowbushA flowering plant of species Forestiera angustifolia.
- elbowchairAlternative form of elbow chair: A chair with long armrests for the elbows.
- elbowchairsplural of elbowchair: A chair with long armrests for the elbows.
- elbowersplural of elbower: Agent noun of elbow; one who elbows.