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elbow

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/ˈɛlboʊ/ · el-bow

The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm.

Meanings

nounformal

The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm.

بازو اور کہنی سے نیچے اکڑی ہوئی ٹانگ کا جوڑ۔

کہنی

kohni

Synonyms

jointarm jointhinge jointجوڑبازو کا جوڑہنچ جوڑ

Common Collocations

  • elbow joint
  • elbow pain
  • bend your elbow

Example Sentences

The elbow is a crucial joint for arm movement.

کہنی arm کی حرکت کے لیے ایک اہم جوڑ ہے۔

Kohni arm ki harkat ke liye aik ahem jore hai.

He hit his elbow against the table.

اس نے اپنی کہنی میز پر مار لی۔

Us ne apni kohni mez par maar li.

I have pain in my elbow after playing tennis.

ٹینس کھیلنے کے بعد میری کہنی میں درد ہے۔

Tennis khelne ke baad meri kohni mein dard hai.

Easily Confused With

knee:The knee is the joint between the thigh and the lower leg, whereas the elbow connects the upper arm to the forearm.

Word Family

elbowing
verbکہنی مارنا
elbowed
verbکہنی ماری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'elbow' as the part of the arm that bends.

Imagine bending your arm and focusing on the joint that pops out.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "elnboga" — the bend of the arm

First known use: before 12th century

The term 'elbow' has its roots in Old English, referring to the bend of the arm, and has remained in use since then.