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shoulder Definition and Meaning in English (shoulder definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Shoulder definition: The part of the human body where the arm connects to the torso.

Definitions of Shoulder

  1. 1noun

    The part of the human body where the arm connects to the torso.

  2. 2verb

    To carry a burden or responsibility on one's shoulders.

  3. 3verb

    To push or jostle someone with one's shoulder.

Example Sentences

casual

“She carried her bag on her left shoulder.”

formal

“He had to shoulder the responsibility of his family after his father's passing.”

casual

“The crowd was so dense that people had to shoulder their way through.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseshouldered
present participleshouldering
adjectiveshoulder-length

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shoulder the burdenidiom

To accept a difficult responsibility or task.

give someone the cold shoulderidiom

To intentionally ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.

a chip on one's shoulderidiom

To hold a grudge or feel resentful about something.

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Shoulder definition: The part of the human body where the arm connects to the torso.
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'Shoulder' translates to 'shoulder' in English. Shoulder definition: The part of the human body where the arm connects to the torso.
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