collarbone

noun

col·lar·bone | \ ˈkä-lər-ˌbōn

Definition of collarbone

: clavicle

Examples of collarbone in a Sentence

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Photo: Abigail Saxton for The Wall Street Journal His introduction to one-wheel riding began at age 10, when his daredevil uncle bought himself a unicycle to ride while recovering from a broken collarbone. — Jen Murphy, WSJ, "Mountain Biking Is Hard—Now Try it on a Unicycle," 11 Aug. 2018 At the moment, the ends of her hair hit just below her collarbones. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Red Velvet Members Share Their Biggest Skin-Care Secrets," 7 Mar. 2019 The model was spotted out and about in Los Angeles on January 11 rocking a collarbone-skimming cut, tinted with the most perfect bubblegum shade. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Hailey Bieber Steps Out With Light Pink Hair," 13 Jan. 2019 Thanks to a broken collarbone, Rodgers only appeared in seven games this season. — Khadrice Rollins, SI.com, "Report: Packers Will Name Director Of Player Personnel Brian Gutekunst Next GM," 7 Jan. 2018 When Herbert missed five games with a broken collarbone, the Ducks’ offense broke down. — Andy Staples, SI.com, "Like It or Not, College Football Is Influencing the NFL," 12 July 2018 Then her husband started taking Percocet for a dislocated collarbone. — Hayley Krischer, Marie Claire, "How Heroin Came for Middle-Class Moms," 20 Aug. 2018 But offensive struggles this year followed a 2017 season in which Rodgers broke his right collarbone and the team missed the postseason. — Genaro C. Armas, The Seattle Times, "Packers president Murphy to hire next coach, GM involved," 4 Dec. 2018 Dust the product along your collarbone à la Rihanna, for a little extra seasonal glow. — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, "Fenty Beauty Has Relaunched Its Iconic Body Lava," 21 Nov. 2018

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