wishbone

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.

A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.

A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

To form into a wishbone-like shape; to fork.transitive