out at the elbows (Meaning)
out at the elbows
to push with the elbow, to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow, at one's side, the outer curve of a bent arm, something (such as macaroni or an angular pipe fitting) resembling an elbow, the joint of the arm, a corresponding joint in the front limb of an animal, to push or shove with the elbow, to advance by or as if by pushing with the elbow, a joint in the anterior limb of a lower vertebrate corresponding to the elbow, the joint between the human forearm and the upper arm that supports the outer curve of the arm when bent, a corresponding joint in the anterior limb of a lower vertebrate, the joint of the human arm, shabbily dressed, to make an angle, to advance by pushing with the elbow, to force (one's way) by pushing with or as if with the elbow, a part (as of a pipe) bent like an elbow, short of funds
Synonyms & Antonyms of out at the elbows
out at the elbows Sentence Examples
- The once-dapper suit was now threadbare and out at the elbows, a testament to its owner's financial struggles.
- Despite the exorbitant price tag, the sweater had already become out at the elbows, leaving its owner feeling cheated.
- The frail old woman's cardigan was out at the elbows, revealing her delicate skin beneath.
- The street urchin's ragged clothes were out at the elbows, a pitiful sight that tugged at the heartstrings of passersby.
- The farmer's work shirt was out at the elbows, the result of countless hours spent toiling in the fields.
- The elegant dress was out at the elbows, marring its otherwise pristine appearance.
- The blazer was once a symbol of authority, but now its tattered appearance, with elbows poking through, spoke of decline and disrepair.
- The child's new school uniform was out at the elbows within a week, much to the dismay of its frustrated parents.
- The homeless man's threadbare coat was out at the elbows, providing little protection against the biting wind.
- The actor's costume, meticulously designed for accuracy, was out at the elbows, giving it an authentically worn look.
FAQs About the word out at the elbows
to push with the elbow, to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow, at one's side, the outer curve of a bent arm, something (such as macaroni or an
raggedy,ragged, ragtag, tatterdemalion, down-at-the-heel, scruffy,tattered, shabby, threadbare,down-at-heels
decked (out), dressed up,dolled up,spiffy
The once-dapper suit was now threadbare and out at the elbows, a testament to its owner's financial struggles.
Despite the exorbitant price tag, the sweater had already become out at the elbows, leaving its owner feeling cheated.
The frail old woman's cardigan was out at the elbows, revealing her delicate skin beneath.
The street urchin's ragged clothes were out at the elbows, a pitiful sight that tugged at the heartstrings of passersby.
