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clavicle

noun

/ˈklævɪkəl/

Meaning

the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum

He fractured his clavicle in the accident.

collarbone, shoulder bone, bone

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fractured clavicle, broken clavicle, left clavicle, clavicle bone

Careful and persistent work or effort; conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task.

an adult male chicken

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

the time when night begins; dusk

The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping