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wishbone
noun
wish·bone
ˈwish-ˌbōn 
1
: a forked bone in front of the breastbone in a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end
2
: a variation of the T formation in which the halfbacks line up farther from the line of scrimmage than the fullback does
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Our Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Edition side-by-side came fully equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, fully independent double-wishbone suspension, electric power steering and quick flip seating, with two seats in the cargo bed that fold flat when not in use.
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The chassis is built with a front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension setup, delivering stability and control across various driving conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
To ensure a plush ride, V-class may have Mercedes air springing paired with double wishbone or multi-link suspension similar to that found in the EQS Mercedes and Maybach 680.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Begonia, boxwood, coleus, coral bells, hosta hydrangea, fuchsia, hellebore, impatiens, lungwort, maidenhair fern (varies according to genus and species), and wishbone flower will grow well in containers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The chassis is built with a front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension setup, delivering stability and control across various driving conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
To ensure a plush ride, V-class may have Mercedes air springing paired with double wishbone or multi-link suspension similar to that found in the EQS Mercedes and Maybach 680.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Begonia, boxwood, coleus, coral bells, hosta hydrangea, fuchsia, hellebore, impatiens, lungwort, maidenhair fern (varies according to genus and species), and wishbone flower will grow well in containers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Wishbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wishbone. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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wishbone
noun
wish·bone
ˈwish-ˌbōn
: a bone in front of a bird's breastbone that is shaped like a V and consists chiefly of two fused clavicles
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