Wishbone Definition

wĭshbōn
wishbones
noun
wishbones
The forked clavicle in front of the breastbone of most birds; furcula.
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World

(nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.

Wiktionary
(nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
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Noun

Singular:
wishbone
Plural:
wishbones

Origin of Wishbone

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

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • wish +"Ž bone

    From Wiktionary

Wishbone Sentence Examples

  • It has carbon wishbone rear seat stays, replaceable head tube (campag compatible).

  • This month it has had to have a new head gasket, water pump, thermostat and a pair of rear wishbone suspension bushes.

  • Front suspension bushes are altered and the rear lower wishbone bushes have greater stiffness in their lateral plane.

  • Are you referring to the ' Bump Rubber ' fitted to the lower wishbone arm?

  • You can see the wishbone front and rear suspension, which belies the car 's pure Honda roots.

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Words Starting With

WWIWIS

Words Ending With

ENEONE

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