Shoulder: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoulder

[ ˈʃoʊl.dər ]

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body part

The part of the body between the neck and upper arm, consisting of the shoulder blade and the collarbone.

Synonyms

arm, shoulder blade, upper arm

Examples of usage

She shrugged her shoulders in response.
He carried the heavy box on his shoulder.

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to take responsibility

To take on the responsibility for something; to accept the blame or duty for a particular situation.

Synonyms

accept, bear, carry

Examples of usage

He decided to shoulder the burden of caring for his sick parent.
She was willing to shoulder the blame for the mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoulder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ombro

🇮🇳 कंधा

🇩🇪 Schulter

🇮🇩 bahu

🇺🇦 плече

🇵🇱 ramię

🇯🇵 肩 (かた)

🇫🇷 épaule

🇪🇸 hombro

🇹🇷 omuz

🇰🇷 어깨 (eokkae)

🇸🇦 كتف (kataf)

🇨🇿 rameno

🇸🇰 rameno

🇨🇳 肩膀 (jiānbǎng)

🇸🇮 rame

🇮🇸 öxl

🇰🇿 иық

🇬🇪 მხარი (mkhari)

🇦🇿 çiyin

🇲🇽 hombro

Word origin

The word 'shoulder' originated from the Old English word 'sceoldeor', which combined 'sceol' (shoulder) and 'deor' (animal). The term evolved over time to refer to the part of the body between the neck and upper arm. The shoulder has been an important anatomical feature for humans and animals alike, playing a crucial role in movement and strength.