shoulder (Meaning)
shoulder (n)
the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg
a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder
a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road
shoulder (v)
lift onto one's shoulders
push with the shoulders
carry a burden, either real or metaphoric
shoulder (n.)
The joint, or the region of the joint, by which the fore limb is connected with the body or with the shoulder girdle; the projection formed by the bones and muscles about that joint.
The flesh and muscles connected with the shoulder joint; the upper part of the back; that part of the human frame on which it is most easy to carry a heavy burden; -- often used in the plural.
Fig.: That which supports or sustains; support.
That which resembles a human shoulder, as any protuberance or projection from the body of a thing.
The upper joint of the fore leg and adjacent parts of an animal, dressed for market; as, a shoulder of mutton.
The angle of a bastion included between the face and flank. See Illust. of Bastion.
An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object, or limits motion, etc., as the projection around a tenon at the end of a piece of timber, the part of the top of a type which projects beyond the base of the raised character, etc.
shoulder (v. t.)
To push or thrust with the shoulder; to push with violence; to jostle.
To take upon the shoulder or shoulders; as, to shoulder a basket; hence, to assume the burden or responsibility of; as, to shoulder blame; to shoulder a debt.
shoulder (v. i.)
To push with the shoulder; to make one's way, as through a crowd, by using the shoulders; to move swaying the shoulders from side to side.
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shoulder Sentence Examples
- The heavy backpack dug into her shoulders, causing discomfort.
- He patted his friend's shoulder in a show of support.
- The wounded soldier had a bullet lodged in his shoulder.
- She carried the baby on her shoulder, its head resting on her neck.
- The strap of the bag rested comfortably on her shoulder.
- The athlete injured his shoulder during a rigorous training session.
- The dress had an elegant off-the-shoulder neckline.
- The burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.
- She shrugged her shoulders in a gesture of indifference.
- The gymnast executed a perfect shoulder stand during her performance.
FAQs About the word shoulder
the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm, a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg, a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the
bear,accept, undertake, assume, back, take over,embrace, accede, stand by, support
reject, avoid, reject, renounce, refrain (from), disown, turn down, spurn, disown, refrain (from)
The heavy backpack dug into her shoulders, causing discomfort.
He patted his friend's shoulder in a show of support.
The wounded soldier had a bullet lodged in his shoulder.
She carried the baby on her shoulder, its head resting on her neck.
