place elbow

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

To put your elbow on a surface.

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Examples (10)

  • It's considered rude to place your elbows on the dinner table.
  • He thoughtfully placed his elbow on the armrest and stared out the window.
  • To steady her hand for the delicate drawing, she placed her elbow firmly on the desk.
  • The physical therapist instructed me to place my elbow on the table and slowly extend my arm.
  • Why would you place your elbow on a freshly painted windowsill?
  • As he listened intently, he would place his elbow on his knee and rest his chin in his hand.
  • I saw him place his elbow on the bar counter while waiting for his drink.
  • Before taking the shot, the sniper will place his elbows on the ground for stability.
  • She was so tired she placed her elbows on the table and let her head fall into her hands.
  • Placing her elbow on the stack of books, she reached for the one on the top shelf.