noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The bone joining the shoulder and the breastbone.
2. 2
   bone linking the scapula and sternum wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

clavicleclaviclebone

Example

More examples

"He dislocated his collarbone while playing."

Etymology

From Middle English colar bane; equivalent to collar + bone.

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