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wishbone Synonyms
Another word for wishbone
Choosing another word for wishbone depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A forked bone found between the neck and breast of a bird, formed by the fused clavicles; the furcula.
Usage Example
"After Thanksgiving dinner, the children dried out the turkey's furcula so they could pull it apart to make a wish."
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furcula
merrythought
• noun (Context 2)
A mechanical component, particularly in an automotive suspension system, shaped like an A or a forked bone.
Usage Example
"The mechanic discovered that the lower control arm on the front suspension was bent after the car hit a deep pothole."
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control arm
a-arm
• noun (Context 3)
An offensive formation in American football featuring three running backs arrayed behind the quarterback in the shape of a Y.
Usage Example
"The college team successfully ran the wishbone formation throughout the 1970s, dominating their opponents with a heavy rushing attack."
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wishbone formation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wishbone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wishbone