wishbone

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Synonyms: fishbone, wish-bone, wish bone, fish bone, wishbones, wish on, wishon, wristbone

Antonyms: fishbone, wish-bone, wish bone, fish bone, wishbones, wish on, wishon, wristbone

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Noun

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. {{lb|en|nautical}} A [[spar]] in two parts, between which a [[sail]] is [[hoisted]], the wishbone extending its [[clew]].
3. {{lb|en|nautical}} Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
4. {{lb|en|American football}} A particular kind of [[offensive]] [[formation]]. See {{w|wishbone formation}}.
5. {{lb|en|automotive}} A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To form into a wishbone-like shape; to [[fork]].

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