ἀγκωνίζω
From LSJ
ὁ μὴ δαρεὶς ἄνθρωπος οὐ παιδεύεται → spare the rod and spoil the child | οne who hasn't been flayed is not being taught | if the man was not beaten, he is not educated | the man, who was not paddled, is not educated
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.
