dogbone en · NOUN
Etymology
From dog + bone. Evokes a bone to be given to a dog to chew on, rather the bone of a dog.
Meanings
- A bone shaped like an elongated barbell.
-
(attributive, figuratively, often) Any object with such a shape.
a dogbone in addition to the lower motor mounts
a dogbone wrench
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dogbones | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| dog-bone | alternative | lexicographic |