Definition of wishbone Wishbone
/wɪˈʃbowˌn/ - [wishbown] - wish•bone
We found 6 definitions of wishbone from 4 different sources.
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What does wishbone mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: wishbones |
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| wishbone - the furcula of a domestic fowl | ||
| wishing bone | ||
| furcula a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds | ||
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Wiktionary 
- wishbone (Noun)
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. - wishbone (Noun)
A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew. - wishbone (Noun)
Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- wishbone (n.)
The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See Merrythought, and Furculum.
Part of speech
🔤- wishbone, noun, singular of wishbones.
