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wishbone

The correct spelling is wishbone.

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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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  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.A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
  3. 3.Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
  4. 4.A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.

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