collarbone
Translation
collarbone, clavicle
Examples
He broke his collarbone playing football.
He broke his collarbone playing football.
Grammar Patterns
one's ~ the bone connecting the shoulder to the breastbone She broke her collarbone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clavicle (technical term)
Etymology
A compound of 'collar' + 'bone'. It's the bone located near where a shirt collar sits.
Memory Tips
It's simply the 'bone' that sits under your shirt 'collar'.