Collarbone/ˈkɑːlərbəʊn/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Injury Context Often used to describe sports or accident-related injuries. The football player clutched his collarbone after the tackle. Pro Tip 2/3Medical Vocabulary A common term in medical contexts when discussing upper body injuries. After the X-ray, the doctor confirmed a fractured collarbone. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Descriptions Used in detailed physical descriptions, especially when highlighting shoulder structure. The dress was designed to accentuate her collarbone.