Elbow - translation, pronunciation and examples
elbow
joint in the middle of the arm
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When to use elbow
Он поставил локоть на стол.
Она ударилась локтем о дверной косяк.
elbow usage examples
Она ударилась локтем о дверной косяк.
She bumped her elbow on the doorframe.
Similar words
the same word as the headword; the joint in the middle of the arm
the whole upper limb from shoulder to hand; not just the elbow joint
the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist
the joint between the forearm and the hand; not the elbow
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elbow belongs to the topic "Limbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
elbow synonyms
What's the difference between elbow / arm / forearm / wrist
the same word as the headword; the joint in the middle of the arm
He hurt his elbow while playing football.
Он повредил локоть, играя в футбол.
She carried the baby in her arms.
Она держала ребёнка на руках.
He has a tattoo on his forearm.
У него татуировка на предплечье.
She wore a watch on her wrist.
Она носила часы на запястье.
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How to pronounce elbow and what this word means
elbow translation: локоть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce elbow
/ˈelbəʊ/
elbow translation
локоть
elbow examples
He rested his elbow on the table.
elbow transcription
/ˈelbəʊ/, /ˈɛlboʊ/
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Questions about this word
elbow meaning: what does it mean?
joint in the middle of the arm
elbow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
elbow is pronounced as /ˈelbəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
elbow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He rested his elbow on the table. Translation: Он поставил локоть на стол.
Is elbow part of Limbs vocabulary?
Yes, elbow (локоть) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is elbow part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, elbow (локоть) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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