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The correct spelling is shoulder.
How to pronounce shoulder
/ˈʃəʊldə/
nounIPA: /ˈʃəʊldə/
Say it like: Sho-wld-er
The correct spelling is shoulder. The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket. For example: "shoulder the blame"
Usage Examples
“shoulder the blame”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
- 2.Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.
- 3.(topography) A shelf between two levels.
- 4.The flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face.
- 5.(of an object) The portion between the neck and the body.
verb
- 1.To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
- 2.To put (something) on one's shoulders.
- 3.To place (something) against one's shoulders.
- 4.To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.
- 5.To accept responsibility for.
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