elbow plant
The term "elbow plant" can refer to a specific shrub, a manufacturing entity, a woodworking design, a physical action, or a sports maneuver.
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Definition
C2Botany
(technical)A shrub native to Texas, known for its twigs that grow perpendicularly to the branches and flowers resembling forsythia.
Example
- The elbow plant is often found in Texas landscapes due to its unique growth pattern.
C1Manufacturing
(technical)A factory that produces curved pipes.
Example
- The new elbow plant increased the production capacity for plumbing supplies.
C2Woodworking
(technical)A design or pattern featuring an elbow-shaped element, often used in intarsia art.
Example
- The intarsia piece included a beautiful elbow plant design.
B2Movement
(informal)Placing one's elbow firmly on a surface, often with force or emphasis.
Example
- He made his point clear by doing an elbow plant on the table.
C1Sports
(slang)A maneuver in skateboarding or drifting where the rider places their elbow on the ground while performing a slide or drift.
Example
- The skateboarder executed an impressive elbow plant during the drift.
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