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wish·bone  (wshbn)

n.

1. The forked bone anterior to the breastbone of most birds, formed by the fusion of the clavicles.

2. Football An offensive formation in which the halfbacks are positioned behind and to the left and right of the fullback.

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[From the superstition that when two people pull the bone apart a wish will be fulfilled for the person who retains the longer piece.]

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wishbone [ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the V-shaped bone above the breastbone in most birds consisting of the fused clavicles; furcula

[from the custom of two people breaking apart the bone after eating: the person with the longer part makes a wish]

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wishbone  (wshbn)

The forked bone in front of the breastbone in most birds, consisting of the two collarbones partly fused together. It serves as a spring, capturing some of the energy during the downward stroke of the wings for release on the upward stroke.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

wishbone - the furcula of a domestic fowl       wishing bone furcula - a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds bird, fowl - the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food

Translations

wishbone [ˈwɪʃbəʊn] N → espoleta f

wishbone [ˈwɪʃbəʊn] n → bréchet m
wishful thinking [ˈwɪʃfʊl] n
it's wishful thinking → c'est prendre ses désirs pour des réalités
wish list n → liste f de souhaits
... one special toy that tops the wish list of every child → ... un jouet en particulier, arrivant en tête de la liste de souhaits de chaque enfant ..., ... un jouet particulier, figurant en premier sur la commande au Père Noël de chaque enfant ...

wishbone

n → Gabelbein nt

wishbone [ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn] n (of turkey, chicken) → forcella