collarbone
noun/ˈkɑlərboʊn/
Frequency rank: #15,974 most common English word
Meaning
The bone that connects the shoulder blade to the breastbone; the clavicle.
Example sentence
She fractured her collarbone during the fall and had to wear a sling for weeks.
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