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shoulder

The correct spelling is shoulder.

How to pronounce shoulder

/ˈʃəʊldə/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
  2. 2.Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.
  3. 3.(topography) A shelf between two levels.
  4. 4.The flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face.
  5. 5.(of an object) The portion between the neck and the body.

verb

  1. 1.To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
  2. 2.To put (something) on one's shoulders.
  3. 3.To place (something) against one's shoulders.
  4. 4.To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.
  5. 5.To accept responsibility for.

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