1. pushing or shoving with the elbow, especially to make one's way through a crowd or to get someone's attention
2. moving forward or progressing by persistent effort or determination
Usage: often used with 'one's way'

1. the act or instance of pushing or shoving with the elbow

Examples

• She was elbowing her way through the crowded marketplace.
• He got elbowed in the ribs during the basketball game.
• The reporter was elbowing past security to reach the celebrity.
• Stop elbowing me—there's plenty of room for both of us.
• He elbowed his way to the front of the line.
• The child received an elbowing from an older student in the hallway.