wishbone
A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two…A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
Meaning
5 sensesA forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
Gabelbein
ду́жкаdúžka, ви́лочкаvíločka
ви́лочкаvýločka
A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.
- the furcula of a domestic fowl
Examples
2 sentencesJust pull the wishbone apart while making a wish.
In the hummingbird the wishbone is light and weak and so short that it does not come near the sternum.
Translations
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Origin
From wish + bone.From wish + bone.
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Forms
plural: wishbonesSynonyms
4 synonyms- the furcula of a domestic fowl:wishing bone
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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