Definition

1. Noun:
   • Anatomical joint: The elbow joint is the synovial hinge joint connecting the forearm (specifically the ulna and radius bones) to the upper arm (humerus bone). It is the primary joint of the elbow, enabling flexion and extension of the arm.
   • Zoological joint: The corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped (an animal that walks on four legs).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The tennis player suffered a strain in her elbow joint.
  • The veterinarian examined the dog's injured elbow joint.

Advanced Usage

• "To give someone the elbow" (idiom, informal): To end a relationship with someone or to dismiss them from a job. (Note: This idiom uses "elbow" as a metaphor, not the anatomical "elbow joint" specifically).
  • After the merger, several managers were given the elbow.

Variants and Related Words

• Elbow (noun): The outer part of the joint where the arm bends, or the joint itself in a more general sense.
  • He leaned on his elbows.
• Cubital joint (noun): A formal, anatomical synonym for the elbow joint.
• Olecranon (noun): The bony prominence of the ulna that forms the tip of the elbow, part of the elbow joint structure.

Synonyms

• Cubitus (anatomical): A technical term for the elbow or elbow joint.
• Hinge joint of the arm: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Tennis elbow (noun): A condition involving pain in the tendons attached to the elbow joint, often from overuse.
  • Repetitive typing can sometimes lead to tennis elbow.
• Funny bone (noun, informal): Refers to the ulnar nerve, which runs near the elbow joint; hitting it causes a tingling sensation.
  • I hit my funny bone on the edge of the table.

Related Idioms

• To elbow one's way (verb phrase): To push forward using one's elbows, often aggressively. (This uses "elbow" as a verb, derived from the noun).
  • He had to elbow his way through the dense crowd.
• More power to your elbow (idiom, chiefly British): An expression of encouragement or approval for someone's efforts.
  • You're starting your own business? More power to your elbow!

Noun

1. hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped