place elbow
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To put your elbow on a surface.
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- 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.