| the elements | (MAINLY HUMOROUS) the weather, usually bad weather: - "We decided to brave the elements and go for a walk (= go for a walk despite the bad weather)." | ry |
| the elements | natural environment, weather conditions, forces of nature; bread and wine that are used in Holy Communion (Christianity) | en |
| elements | The bread and wine of the eucharist | en |
| elements | The plural of element | en |
| elements | The basic tenets of an area of knowledge | en |
| elements | Outdoor weather, such as wind or rain | en |
| elements | violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements); "they felt the full fury of the elements | en |