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collarbone

American  
[kol-er-bohn] / ˈkɒl ərˌboʊn /

noun

  1. the clavicle.


collarbone British  
/ ˈkɒləˌbəʊn /

noun

  1. the nontechnical name for clavicle

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collarbone Scientific  
/ kŏlər-bōn′ /
  1. See clavicle


Etymology

Origin of collarbone

First recorded in 1605–15; collar + bone

Example Sentences

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But Witherspoon was thought to still be several weeks from returning from a broken collarbone suffered in the second week of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, who suffered a broken collarbone in the second game of the season, is closer to a return.

From Los Angeles Times

He has also inked sharks — a symbol of Pomona 12th Street — across his hand and collarbone and the words “Fins Up” on his lips.

From Los Angeles Times

Tampa Bay got knocked around by Detroit on Monday night, including Mike Evans suffering a broken collarbone.

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Starter Shawn Sanders went down in the first game after breaking his collarbone.

From Los Angeles Times