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