Wishbone

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: wish + bone

Origin

wish + bone

Full definition of wishbone

Noun

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

Synonyms

• (forked bone of a bird) furcula, merrythought, wishing bone