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!
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She carried her bag on her shoulder.
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He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
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I have a pain in my shoulder.
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The butcher gave me a pound of shoulder for the pot roast.
shoulder Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shoulder
- forelimb
- upper arm
- upper limb
- meat cut
Phrases with 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.
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She gave him the cold shoulder after he forgot their anniversary.
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At the gala, she rubbed shoulders with Hollywood celebrities and business tycoons.
Origins of shoulder
from Old English 'sceolde', meaning 'shoulder, forepart'
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.
