Meaning & Definition of word "Shoulder"
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Shoulder
/ˈʃoʊldər/
noun:
- 1. The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm.
- Example: He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting the heavy box.
- 2. A projecting part of a structure or the area at the side of a road.
- Example: She parked her car on the shoulder of the highway.
- 3. The upper part of a garment, typically covering the shoulder area.
- Example: The dress had intricate lace details on the shoulders.
verb:
- 1. To support or carry a burden.
- Example: He shouldered the responsibility of organizing the event.
- 2. To push or shove someone or something with the shoulder.
- Example: She shouldered her way through the crowded room.
Etymology
Old English scolda, from Proto-West Germanic *skuldō.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shoulder to shoulder:
Standing side by side, in support.
to shoulder the blame:
To take responsibility for a fault or mistake.
to give someone a shoulder:
To provide comfort or support to someone.
Related Words
humerus:
The bone of the upper arm.
scapula:
The shoulder blade.
deltoid:
The muscle that covers the shoulder.
Slang Meanings of shoulder
Meaning: To shoulder someone's work
Example Sentence: He's always shouldering my tasks when I’m busy.
Meaning: To throw a shoulder
Example Sentence: He threw a shoulder into the door to break it down.