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    wish·bone
    /ˈwiSHˌbōn/

    noun

    • 1. a forked bone (the furcula) between the neck and breast of a bird. According to a popular custom, this bone from a cooked bird is broken by two people, with the holder of the longer portion being entitled to make a wish.
    • 2. a forked element in the suspension of a motor vehicle or aircraft, typically attached to a wheel at one end with the two arms hinged to the chassis: "double wishbone suspension"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWISHBONE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WISHBONE definition: 1. the V-shaped bone between the neck and breast of a cooked bird that traditionally is removed…. Learn more.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wishboneWishbone Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word wishbone, which can refer to a bird's bone or a football formation. Find out how to cite, translate, and play with this word on Merriam-Webster.com.

  4. symbolsage.com › wishbone-meaningThe Wishbone: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Symbolism

    Oct 31, 2023 · A wishbone is a forked bone from a bird or a dinosaur that is used for good luck rituals. Learn about the origin, meaning and symbolism of the wishbone, and how to wear it in jewelry and tattoos.

  5. www.thekitchn.com › what-is-a-wishbone-and-why-do-we-crackWhere is the Wishbone? (And What Even Is It?) | The Kitchn

    Apr 19, 2024 · Quick Overview. What Is a Wishbone? The wishbone is a forked bone that’s the fusion of two clavicles called the furcula. It’s located right between the neck and breast of a bird. How Breaking a Wishbone Became Tradition.

  6. people.howstuffworks.com › wishbones-luckyWhy Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky? | HowStuffWorks

    Aug 16, 2023 · A wishbone is a forked bone that fuses the two clavicle bones of a bird, such as a turkey or a chicken. It is believed to bring good luck and grant wishes when broken by two people who pull it apart. Learn about the history, folklore and culture of wishbones.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › wishboneWISHBONE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wishbone definition: a forked bone, formed by the fusion of the two clavicles, in front of the breastbone in most birds; furcula.. See examples of WISHBONE used in a sentence.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWISHBONE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    WISHBONE meaning: 1. the V-shaped bone between the neck and breast of a cooked bird that traditionally is removed…. Learn more.

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