Another word for elbow

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elbow Synonyms

elbow

joint, bend, ulna, turn, half turn, crook, angle, curve, fork, crutch, funny bone*.

rub elbows with*

mingle with, hobnob with, join; see associate 1.

up to the elbows (in)*

engaged, employed, working at; see busy 1.

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He rose up on one elbow and frowned.
He pulled away from her, propping up on an elbow as he studied her face.
Slipping her hand through his extended elbow, she let him lead her into the center of the room.
Señor Medena took her elbow in his hand and led her down the hall.
He was up on one elbow, his attention fixed on her open blouse.

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