Breastbone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breastbone is a noun meaning (anatomy) The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.
Meaning
(anatomy) The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.
Example Sentences
He lapped out of his hand, then sat up in the sunlight, crossing his shins in front of him, and after a time let his woolly head fall on his breastbone.
Word Forms
- breastbones
- breast bone
Synonyms for breastbone
Depending on context, synonyms include sternum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sternum, keeled, collarbone, clavicle, breast, ridgebone.
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