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Wishbone

//ˈwɪʃˌboʊn// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    the furcula of a domestic fowl wordnet
  3. 3
    A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
  4. 4
    Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
  5. 5
    A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
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  1. 6
    A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.
Verb
  1. 1
    To form into a wishbone-like shape; to fork. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From wish + bone.

Etymology 2

From wish + bone.

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