wishbone, wishing bone
(noun) the furcula of a domestic fowl
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
• (forked bone of a bird): furcula, merrythought, wishing bone
Source: Wiktionary
Wish"bone`, n.
Definition: The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See Merrythought, and Furculum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 January 2025
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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