English Explanatory Dictionary

wishbone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wishbone.wav

Word forms

wishbone wishbones wishboning wishboned

Etymology

From wish + bone.

Synonyms

furcula merrythought wishing bone bone

Derived words

wishbone bush wishbone flower wishboning

Translations

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