Clavicle fractures happen in three situations where stress is enough to break the bone: 1  a person suffers a blow to the shoulder. 2  someone falls onto an outstretched arm. 3  the clavicle is hit directly (as in a collision)
Dictionary entry overview: What does pail mean? â¢ PAIL (noun) The noun PAIL has 2 senses: 1. a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top 2. the quantity contained in a pail Familiarity information: PAIL used as a noun is rare.
Full Definition of PAIL. 1. : a usually cylindrical container with a handle: bucket. 2. : the quantity that a pail contains. â pailÂ·ful \-ËfuÌl\ noun. See pail defined for English-language learners. See pail defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of PAIL. 1. : a usually cylindrical container with a handle: bucket. 2. : the quantity that a pail contains. â pailÂ·ful \-ËfuÌl\ noun. See pail defined for English-language learners. See pail defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.