collarbone
word
Definition
The collarbone is the long, thin bone that connects your shoulder to your chest, also called the clavicle.
Usage & Nuances
'Collarbone' is the common term; 'clavicle' is more medical or technical. Used in both everyday and clinical contexts, especially when discussing injuries (e.g., 'broken collarbone'). Often appears in descriptions of body shape or health.
Spanish: clavículaPortuguese (BR): clavículaPortuguese (PT): clavículaChinese (Simplified): 锁骨Chinese (Traditional): 鎖骨Hindi: क्लैविकलArabic: عظمة الترقوةBengali: কলারবোন - ক্ল্যাভিকলRussian: ключицаJapanese: 鎖骨Vietnamese: xương đònKorean: 쇄골Turkish: köprücük kemiğiUrdu: کالر بون - ترقوہIndonesian: tulang selangka
Example Sentences
She broke her collarbone while playing soccer.
basic
The doctor checked his collarbone for injury.
basic
I can feel my collarbone under the skin.
basic
Her dress shows off her collarbone beautifully.
natural
He landed hard on his shoulder and bruised his collarbone.
natural
Some people have very prominent collarbones and like to show them off.
natural