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wishbones

wishbones is the plural of wishbone.

Meaning of wishbone

Noun

wishbone (plural wishbones)

  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. A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
  3. Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
  4. A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
    Synonyms:
    bone
  5. A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

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Questions about wishbones

What is wishbones the plural of?
Wishbones is the plural of wishbone.

Words near wishbones in the dictionary

  1. wishbone
  2. wishbone bush
  3. wishbone flower
  4. wishbone flowers
  5. wishboned
  6. wishbones
  7. wishboning
  8. wishbook
  9. wishbooks
  10. wishcast
  11. wishcasted

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