English

Noun

wishbone ‎(plural wishbones)

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. (nautical) A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.
3. (nautical) Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.

Synonyms

• (forked bone of a bird): furcula, merrythought, wishing bone

Translations

French

Noun

wishbone m ‎(plural wishbones)

1. (nautical) wishbone