Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of jostling or pushing with the elbows: "Elbowing" refers to the action of using one's elbow to push or shove another person, often in a crowded space or during physical activity.
   • A specific foul in sports: In regulated games like basketball, "elbowing" is an illegal action where a player makes excessive or intentional contact with an elbow against an opponent.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • There was a lot of elbowing in the crowded subway car as people tried to get on.
  • The referee called a foul for elbowing when the player swung his arm.
  • Elbowing is considered unsportsmanlike conduct.

Advanced Usage

• "to be guilty of elbowing": to be responsible for committing the act of elbowing.
  • The center was guilty of elbowing and was ejected from the game.

Variants and Related Words

• Elbow (verb): To push or strike with the elbow.
  • He elbowed his way through the crowd.
• Elbow (noun): The joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm.
  • She rested her elbows on the table.

Synonyms

• Jostling: Pushing or bumping against someone, typically in a crowd.
• Shoving: Pushing someone or something roughly.

Related Phrases

• Elbow one's way: To force a path by pushing with the elbows.
  • We had to elbow our way to the front of the stage.
• Elbow room: Adequate space to move or work in.
  • This small office doesn't give us much elbow room.

Noun

1. jostling with the elbows
   • elbowing is a foul in basketball