miner's elbow
Olecranon bursitisOlecranon bursitis.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Olecranon bursitis.
Origin
So-called because miners would lean a lot on their elbows, in cramped spaces.So-called because miners would lean a lot on their elbows, in cramped spaces.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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