ἀγκωνίζω
From LSJ
ἀλλὰ μὴν καὶ ἀναπαύσεώς γε δεομένοις ἡμῖν νύκτα παρέχουσι κάλλιστον ἀναπαυτήριον → and again, we need rest; and therefore the gods grant us the welcome respite of night
English (LSJ)
A recline at table, Gloss. II Med., pursue a sinuous course, hence metaph., use circumlocutions, Com.Adesp.14.8D.
French (Bailly abrégé)
mettre les coudes sur la table.
Étymologie: ἀγκών.