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shouldered

The correct spelling is shouldered.

How to pronounce shouldered

verb

Say it like: Sho-wld-ere-d

The correct spelling is shouldered. To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder. For example: "shoulder the blame"

Usage Examples

shoulder the blame

She was bare-shouldered.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.(in combination) Having or pertaining to (a specific kind of) shoulders.

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