wishbone

The forked bone anterior to the breastbone of most birds, formed by the fusion of the clavicles.

An offensive formation in which the halfbacks are positioned behind and to the left and right of the fullback.

The furcula, or merrythought of a fowl. Also wishing-bone.

The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; — called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See merrythought, and furculum.

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.

A spar in two parts, between which a sail is hoisted, the wishbone extending its clew.

Any sailing vessel rigged with a wishbone.

the furcula of a domestic fowl