Elbow vs. Grease

Elbownoun

(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

Elbownoun

(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.

Elbownoun

A detective.

Elbownoun

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

Elbownoun

A hit with the elbow

Elbowverb

(transitive) To push with the elbow.

Elbowverb

To nudge, jostle or push.

Elbownoun

The joint or bend of the arm; the outer curve in the middle of the arm when bent.

Elbownoun

Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, and the like; a sudden turn in a line of coast or course of a river; also, an angular or jointed part of any structure, as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.

Elbownoun

A sharp angle in any surface of wainscoting or other woodwork; the upright sides which flank any paneled work, as the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back.

Elbowverb

To push or hit with the elbow, as when one pushes by another.

Elbowverb

To jut into an angle; to project or to bend after the manner of an elbow.

Elbowverb

To push rudely along; to elbow one's way.

Elbownoun

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

Elbownoun

a sharp bend in a road or river

Elbownoun

a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it

Elbownoun

the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow;

Elbownoun

the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow

Elbowverb

push one's way with the elbows

Elbowverb

shove one's elbow into another person's ribs

Elbownoun

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm

Elbownoun

the part of the sleeve of a garment covering the elbow

Elbownoun

a thing resembling an elbow, in particular a piece of piping bent through an angle

Elbowverb

push or strike (someone) with one's elbow

Elbowverb

move by pushing past people with one's elbows

Elbowverb

treat (a person or idea) dismissively

Elbow

The elbow is the visible joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm. It includes prominent landmarks such as the olecranon, the elbow pit, the lateral and medial epicondyles, and the elbow joint.

Greasenoun

Animal fat in a melted or soft state

Greasenoun

(extension) Any oily or fatty matter.

Greasenoun

Shorn but not yet cleansed wool

Greasenoun

Inflammation of a horse's heels, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis.

Greaseverb

(transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.

Greaseverb

To bribe.

Greaseverb

To cause to go easily; to facilitate.

Greaseverb

To perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly.

Greaseverb

To kill, murder.

Greaseverb

(obsolete) To cheat or cozen; to overreach.

Greaseverb

To affect (a horse) with grease, the disease.

Greasenoun

Animal fat, as tallow or lard, especially when in a soft state; oily or unctuous matter of any kind.

Greasenoun

An inflammation of a horse's heels, suspending the ordinary greasy secretion of the part, and producing dryness and scurfiness, followed by cracks, ulceration, and fungous excrescences.

Greaseverb

To smear, anoint, or daub, with grease or fat; to lubricate; as, to grease the wheels of a wagon.

Greaseverb

To bribe; to corrupt with presents.

Greaseverb

To cheat or cozen; to overreach.

Greaseverb

To affect (a horse) with grease, the disease.

Greasenoun

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

Greasenoun

the state of being covered with unclean things

Greaseverb

lubricate with grease;

Greasenoun

a thick oily substance, especially as used as a lubricant

Greasenoun

animal fat used or produced in cooking

Greaseverb

smear or lubricate with grease