to elbow one's way

• K’o kana nti ŋaɣsi kpe zama maa ni. And he came and elbowed his way into the crowd.
• O ... daa gil’ o nyaaŋa nti ŋaɣisi kpe salo maa ni nti shihi o binyɛrigu She ... went round behind him and forced her way through the people to touch his clothing.

to wedge into (as into wood)