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elbow 1. the joint between the upper arm and the forearm, formed by the junction of the radius and ulna with the humerus 2. the corresponding joint or bone of birds or mammals Elbow ignorant, blundering constable. [Br. Lit.: Measure for Measure] See : Stupidity How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He did not come out, yet, as before, he chuckled at my elbow and was chased by me a third time into the cave. For he had been a famous back-swordman in his young days, and a good wrestler at elbow and collar. On four sides of the throne and several feet below it stood three solid ranks of heavily armed soldiery, elbow to elbow. |
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