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Rarewishbone
The correct spelling is wishbone.
How to pronounce wishbone
noun
Say it like: Wis-hbo-ne
The correct spelling is wishbone. 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.
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Definition
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.
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