noun
Meaning 1
The funny bone; the ulnar nerve in the elbow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
crazy bone
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noun
Meaning 2
a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the funny bone is not humerus
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: funny bone
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ulnar nerve, cubital nerve, nervus ulnaris
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