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Wishbone
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Wishbone
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the V-shaped bone above the breastbone in most birds consisting of the fused clavicles; furcula
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Wishbone
see synonyms of wishbone noun
1.
the forked clavicle in front of the breastbone of most birds; furcula
so called from the custom whereby two persons make wishes and snap a dried wishbone
in two, the longer fragment being regarded as a sign that the holder's wish will be
fulfilled2. US, American Football
an offensive formation in which the fullback lines up directly behind the quarterback and the two halfbacks line up to the rear and on either side of the fullback
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Wishbone
see synonyms of wishbonen.
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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