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wishbone.

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.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/General-American
  1. 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.

  2. A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.

  3. Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.

  4. A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.

  5. A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

Where this word comes from

From wish + bone.

verb/ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/General-American
  1. To form into a wishbone-like shape; to fork.

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Where this word comes from

From wish + bone.

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