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.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "elbow plant":

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