Wishbone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wishbone is a noun meaning (nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
Meaning
(nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
More Meanings
- (nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
- (American football) A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
- (automotive) A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.
- (transitive) To form into a wishbone-like shape; to fork.
- 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.
Word Forms
- wishbones
- wishboning
- wishboned
Synonyms for wishbone
Depending on context, synonyms include furcula, merrythought, bone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clavicle, collarbone, fork, range, collar-bone, bone.
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