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shoulder

/ˈʃəʊldə/
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noun

  • The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
  • Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.
  • (topography) A shelf between two levels.
  • The flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face.
  • (of an object) The portion between the neck and the body.
  • That which supports or sustains; support.
  • The part of a key between the cuts and the bow.

verb

  • To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
  • To put (something) on one's shoulders.
  • To place (something) against one's shoulders.
  • To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.
  • To accept responsibility for.

    "shoulder the blame"

  • To form a shape resembling a shoulder.
  • To move by or as if by using one's shoulders.
  • To round and slightly raise the top edges of slate shingles so that they form a tighter fit at the lower edge and can be swung aside to expose the nail.
  • To slope downwards from the crest and whitewater portion of a wave.

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