shoulder

[US]/'ʃəʊldə/
[UK]/'ʃoldɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the part of the body between the neck and upper arm, where a sleeve of a garment covers
vt. to bear (a burden, difficulty, etc.) on one's shoulders or as if on one's shoulders

Phrases & Collocations

shoulder to shoulder

cold shoulder

shoulder joint

shoulder strap

shoulder bag

frozen shoulder

shoulder pad

periarthritis of shoulder

shoulder blade

shoulder pole

shoulder height

shoulder width

shoulder out

shoulder belt

shoulder girdle

Example Sentences

the shoulder of a pulley.

with shoulders thrown back

we fought shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the country.

We fought shoulder to shoulder to defend our country.

I stand shoulder to shoulder with Julia on this important issue.

burnt shoulders and peeling noses.

effleurage the shoulders and press gently.

a woman with shoulder-length fair hair.

the strap of his shoulder bag.

the northwest shoulder of Europe

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