(n) :
a forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end. (Scientific name: furcula); a spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew
(adj) :
incorporating a wishbone spar in the rig, as: "a wishbone ketch", "a wishbone schooner"
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(n) :
a forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end. (Scientific name: furcula); a spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew
(adj) :
incorporating a wishbone spar in the rig, as: "a wishbone ketch", "a wishbone schooner"