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Word: wishbone (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

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.
  • nautical Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
  • nautical A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.

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