spadebone

/ˈspeɪdˌboʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, thin, flat or curved piece of bone, especially one that is a part of a vertebrate’s skeleton.

“The fossilized spadebone of the ancient creature was a valuable discovery for the paleontologists.”

Synonyms

  • costalcartilage
  • ribbone

Antonyms

  • vertebra