noun
- the V-shaped bone in the chest of a bird, traditionally broken by two people making wishes
- a V-shaped mechanical part or structure resembling a bird’s wishbone
Usage: automotive; technical
Examples
- After Thanksgiving dinner, the children fought over who would get to break the wishbone.
- She made a wish and pulled her end of the wishbone until it snapped.
- The turkey’s wishbone was saved for the traditional breaking ceremony.
- The car’s wishbone suspension provides better handling on rough roads.
- The mechanic replaced the damaged wishbone in the front suspension.
- They found the wishbone while carving the roasted chicken.