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Meaning of Wishbone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈwɪʃˌboʊn

Definitions

  1. A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
  2. A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
  3. Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.
  4. A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
  5. A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

Equivalents

العربية عظم الترقوة
Bosanski jadac
Français wishbone
Hrvatski jadac
Српски jadac

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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