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shoul·der
 shoulder
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- pronunciation:
- shol
d
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm.
I practiced pitching the ball until my shoulder was sore.
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| definition 2: |
a similar part of an animal's body.
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| definition 3: |
the edge or border of a road where cars can stop.
The driver had to park on the shoulder of the road until the rain stopped. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shoulders, shouldering, shouldered |
| definition 1: |
to place on one's shoulders.
They shouldered the canoe. |
| definition 2: |
to push roughly with the shoulder or shoulders.
The football players shouldered each other.- similar words:
- push
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| related words: |
assume, carry, jostle, support |
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