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elbow

/ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛl.boʊ/

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noun

Ellbogen

The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

Examples :

"My elbow is aching from all the homework I've been doing. "

Mein Ellbogen schmerzt von all den Hausaufgaben, die ich gemacht habe.

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noun

Winkel, Knick

(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

Examples :

"the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"

die Seiten der Fenster, wo der Rahmen einen Winkel mit der Fensterlehne bildet

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noun

Detektiv, Ermittler

Examples :

"The elbow, a renowned detective, investigated the missing library books. "

Der Detektiv, ein renommierter Ermittler, untersuchte die fehlenden Bibliotheksbücher.

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noun

Ellbogenbereich

Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.

Examples :

"The player fouled the other team's shooter, sending him to the free-throw line, and he missed the shot entirely from the elbow. "

Der Spieler foulte den Schützen der gegnerischen Mannschaft, schickte ihn an die Freiwurflinie, und er verfehlte den Wurf komplett aus dem Ellbogenbereich.

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noun

Ellbogenstoß

A hit with the elbow.

Examples :

"The bully gave the boy an elbow to the ribs during recess. "

Der Schläger versetzte dem Jungen in der Pause einen Ellbogenstoß in die Rippen.

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verb

Anstupsen, mit dem Ellbogen stoßen

To push with the elbow.

Examples :

"He elbowed his way through the crowd."

Er stieß sich mit dem Ellbogen durch die Menge.

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verb

Anstupsen, schubsen

(by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.

Examples :

"He elbowed his way through the crowded hallway to get to class on time. "

Er bahnte sich mit Ellenbogen einen Weg durch den überfüllten Flur, um rechtzeitig zum Unterricht zu kommen.

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