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Shoulder

/ˈʃəʊldə/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

📖 Definitions of "Shoulder"

noun
  1. 1

    The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

  2. 2

    Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.

  3. 3

    (topography) A shelf between two levels.

  4. 4

    The flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face.

verb
  1. 1

    To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.

  2. 2

    To put (something) on one's shoulders.

  3. 3

    To place (something) against one's shoulders.

  4. 4

    To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.

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