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breastbone

noun breast·bone \ˈbres(t)-ˌbōn\

: a flat, narrow bone in the middle of the chest to which the ribs are connected

Full Definition of BREASTBONE

:  sternum
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First Known Use of BREASTBONE

before 12th century

Rhymes with BREASTBONE

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BREASTBONE Defined for Kids

breastbone

noun breast·bone \ˈbrest-ˈbōn\

Definition of BREASTBONE for Kids

:  a flat narrow bone in the middle of the chest to which the ribs are connected
Medical Dictionary

breastbone

noun breast·bone \ˈbres(t)-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn\

Medical Definition of BREASTBONE

:  sternum

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