dogbone

noun — 2 senses

dogbone

noun

Etymology From dog + bone. Evokes a bone to be given to a dog to chew on, rather the bone of a dog.

1

A bone shaped like an elongated barbell.

2

Figuratively, Often Any object with such a shape.

  • a dogbone wrench
  • a dogbone in addition to the lower motor mounts
Related terms
dog biscuit, long bone

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