Wishbone

Meaning

Noun

●

A

between the

and

of a

of the two

at their

or lower end,

as a

in some countries.

●

In Nautical:

A

, between which a

is

, the

its clew.

●

In Nautical:

Any

with a wishbone.

●

In Football (American):

A particular

. See

.

●

In Automotive:

A

to a

wishbone.

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Origin

wishbone

English

bone

English

bon

Middle English (1100-1500)

ban

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

wish

English

wyscan

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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