Room to move one's elbows; hence, freedom from constraint; space sufficient to move or work in at one's ease. Also figurative.

(With more reference to literal space or motion). Room to move in; space or range for free movement or activity. (Phrases as in preceding sense.)

Esp. in a joint, mechanism, etc.: freedom or room for movement; the space in or through which a thing can or does move.

(a) a wooden plank or planks forming a walkway or floor; (b) a long, low, narrow chest or footstool extending along the length of a bed and used as a…

Room or space for living.

Room or space for living; spec. territory which a group, state, or nation believes or asserts is needed for its natural development or expansion; =…