"all elbows" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From the idea that these programs rudely elbow others out of their way. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} all elbows (not comparable)
  1. (computing, dated) of a program that steals whatever resources it needs without consideration for other tasks. Tags: dated, not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-all_elbows-en-adj-kqsVab8A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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          "ref": "1995 October 12, Randy Reames, “MFJ-1278 Software?”, in rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "1998 December 20, Iain Georgeson, “Boot sector woes”, in alt.dur.general (Usenet)",
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