wishbone

== English == === Etymology === From wish +‎ bone. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/ Hyphenation: wish‧bone === Noun === wishbone (plural wishbones) 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) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew. (nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone. (American football) A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation. Synonym: bone (automotive) A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone. ==== Synonyms ==== (forked bone of a bird): furcula, merrythought, wishing bone ==== Derived terms ==== wishbone bush wishbone flower wishboning ==== Translations ==== === Verb === wishbone (third-person singular simple present wishbones, present participle wishboning, simple past and past participle wishboned) (transitive) To form into a wishbone-like shape; to fork. == French == === Noun === wishbone m (plural wishbones) (nautical) wishbone