Wishbone
noun
1.
a forked bone, formed by the fusion of the two clavicles, in front of the breastbone in most birds; furcula.
2.
Football. an offensive formation in which the fullback is positioned directly behind the quarterback and the two halfbacks are positioned farther behind and to the left and right, respectively.
noun
1.
the V-shaped bone above the breastbone in most birds consisting of the fused clavicles; furcula
wishbone
(wĭsh’bōn’)
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.
wise up
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