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Plural of wishbone

regular plural

The plural of wishbone is wishbones.

Forms of wishbone

Singularwishbone /ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/
Pluralwishbones
Countablecountable

Meaning of wishbone

  1. noun 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. noun A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
  3. noun Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.

Full definition of wishbone

Questions about the plural of wishbone

What is the plural of wishbone?
The plural of wishbone is wishbones.
Is wishbone countable?
Wishbone is a countable noun.

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