hipbone

[ hip-bohn ]

noun

1. innominate bone.
2. the ilium.

hipbone

/ ˈhɪpˌbəʊn /

noun

1. See innominate bone
   the nontechnical name for innominate bone

hipbone

/ hĭp′bōn′ /

1. Either of two large, flat bones, each forming one of the outer borders of the pelvis in mammals and consisting of the fused ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hipbone¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; hip ¹, bone

Example Sentences

He hoisted the box to the level of his hipbone, feeling as if his spine would snap.

From Project Gutenberg

I was fortunately too near for the full effect of the blow, but the hoof took me at the hipbone, and for the moment paralyzed me.

From Project Gutenberg