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shoulders

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  6. That which supports or sustains; support.
  7. To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
  8. To put (something) on one's shoulders.
  9. To place (something) against one's shoulders.
  10. To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.
  11. To accept responsibility for.
  12. To form a shape resembling a shoulder.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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