shoulder

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shoulder
ˈʃəʊldə Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the upper joint of each of a person's arms and the part of the body between this and the neck.
    E.g. I was carrying a bag over my shoulder
  • a part of something resembling a shoulder in shape, position, or function.
    E.g. the shoulder of a pulley
  • another term for hard shoulder.
verb
  • put (something heavy) over one's shoulder or shoulders to carry.
    E.g. we shouldered our crippling backpacks and set off slowly up the hill
  • push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder.
    E.g. she shouldered him brusquely aside

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