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shoulder

[ˈʃəʊldə(r)]

shoulder Definition

  • 1the part of the body between the neck and upper arm
  • 2a cut of meat from the upper part of an animal's foreleg and shoulder blade

Using shoulder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shoulder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She carried her bag on her shoulder.

  • Example

    He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

  • Example

    I have a pain in my shoulder.

  • Example

    The butcher gave me a pound of shoulder for the pot roast.

shoulder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shoulder

Phrases with shoulder

  • to cry on someone's shoulder

    to tell someone your problems and feelings so that they can comfort you

    Example

    After her breakup, she went to her best friend to cry on her shoulder.

  • to intentionally ignore or treat someone in an unfriendly way

    Example

    She gave him the cold shoulder after he forgot their anniversary.

  • to rub shoulders with someone

    to spend time with someone who is important or famous

    Example

    At the gala, she rubbed shoulders with Hollywood celebrities and business tycoons.

Origins of shoulder

from Old English 'sceolde', meaning 'shoulder, forepart'

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Summary: shoulder in Brief

The term 'shoulder' [ˈʃəʊldə(r)] refers to the part of the body between the neck and upper arm. It also denotes a cut of meat from the upper part of an animal's foreleg and shoulder blade. 'Shoulder' is used in phrases like 'to cry on someone's shoulder,' meaning to share problems and feelings, and 'to give someone the cold shoulder,' meaning to ignore or treat someone unfriendly.

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