ELBOW
/ˈɛl.bəʊ/
5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ELBOW
noun
- The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
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(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.
"the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"
verb
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To push with the elbow.
"He elbowed his way through the crowd."
- (by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.
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Anagrams of ELBOW
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About the word ELBOW
Is "ELBOW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ELBOW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ELBOW" worth?
In Scrabble, "ELBOW" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "ELBOW" mean?
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
What are the anagrams of "ELBOW"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as ELBOW: BELOW, BOWEL.