shacklebone

noun

shack·​le·​bone ˈsha-kəl-ˌbōn How to pronounce shacklebone (audio)
ˈshā-
Scotland
: wrist

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shacklebone was in 1571

Dictionary Entries Near shacklebone

Cite this Entry

“Shacklebone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shacklebone. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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