wishbone

/ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/
noun
  1. A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird, traditionally pulled apart by two people to make a wish, with the person holding the larger piece getting their wish.
    • At Thanksgiving dinner, my sister and I each grabbed one side of the wishbone and pulled until it snapped.
    • The turkey's wishbone was saved and dried so the family could make a wish after the meal.
    • She closed her eyes tightly as she pulled the wishbone, hoping her wish would come true.
  2. A curved, Y-shaped object or design that resembles the bone of a bird.
    • She wore a necklace with a small silver wishbone pendant.
    • The children drew wishbone shapes in the sand with sticks.
    • The logo for the restaurant was a golden wishbone on a red background.
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