Shoulder — synonyms, definition

1. shoulder (Noun)

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shoulder (Noun) — The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm.

shoulder (Noun) — A cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg.

shoulder (Noun) — A ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula.

shoulder (Noun) — The part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder. ex. "an ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform"

shoulder (Noun) — A narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road. ex. "the car pulled off onto the shoulder"

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2. shoulder (Verb)

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shoulder (Verb) — Lift onto one's shoulders.

shoulder (Verb) — Push with the shoulders. ex. "He shouldered his way into the crowd"

shoulder (Verb) — Carry a burden, either real or metaphoric. ex. "shoulder the burden"

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