thrust elbow

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To push your elbow forward suddenly and violently.

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Examples (10)

  • She thrust her elbow into her attacker's face.
  • The basketball player illegally thrust his elbow into the defender's chest.
  • He had to thrust his elbow forward to make his way through the dense crowd.
  • In a moment of panic, she thrust her elbow backwards, hitting the person behind her.
  • Self-defense instructors teach you how to effectively thrust your elbow as a weapon.
  • If he grabs you, thrust your elbow sharply into his ribs.
  • The bouncer thrust his elbow into the man's side to push him towards the exit.
  • Thrusting your elbow like that is a serious foul in soccer.
  • With a sudden grunt, the wrestler thrust his elbow under his opponent's chin.
  • He thrust his elbow out to stop the elevator doors from closing.