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wishbone
[wish-bohn]
noun
a forked bone, formed by the fusion of the two clavicles, in front of the breastbone in most birds; furcula.
Football.an offensive formation in which the fullback is positioned directly behind the quarterback and the two halfbacks are positioned farther behind and to the left and right, respectively.
wishbone
/ ˈɪʃˌəʊ /
noun
the V-shaped bone above the breastbone in most birds consisting of the fused clavicles; furcula
wishbone
The forked bone in front of the breastbone in most birds, consisting of the two collarbones partly fused together. It serves as a spring, capturing some of the energy during the downward stroke of the wings for release on the upward stroke.
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wishbone1
Example Sentences
In Canada, McLaren introduced a small tweak to the suspension geometry, around where the upper wishbone meets the front wheel, in an attempt increase feel.
As visitors enter and lie down, these mobiles spin slowly, catching light and casting morphing shadows of cursive E’s and wishbones.
The Cretaceous strata of the formation has yielded only one tiny bird bone -- a wishbone -- and a few feathers.
One of these six tracks will replace time-consuming wishbone movements by creating direct switches between the yards and the King Street Station mainline.
Sophie reaches into her jacket pocket and produces the wishbone from a medium-size chicken.
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