clavicle
1 synonym for clavicle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The collarbone: the long, slender bone connecting the shoulder blade to the breastbone.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use clavicle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fractured clavicle
broken clavicle
Etymology
From Latin clavicula, "little key" — the bone was thought to resemble an ancient key.
Full origin of clavicle →Frequently asked questions
What does “clavicle” mean?
The word “clavicle” means the collarbone: the long, slender bone connecting the shoulder blade to the breastbone. In plain terms, the medical term for the collarbone.
How do you pronounce “clavicle”?
“Clavicle” is pronounced KLAV-ihk-uhl (/ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “clavicle” in a sentence?
Here is “clavicle” used in a sentence: “She fractured her clavicle falling off her bike.”
What part of speech is “clavicle”?
“Clavicle” is a noun.
Where does the word “clavicle” come from?
The word “clavicle” comes from Latin. From Latin clavicula, "little key" — the bone was thought to resemble an ancient key.
