shoulder
word
/ˈʃoʊɫdɝ/
SHOHL-dur
/ʃˈəʊldɐ/
SHOHL-duh
Definition
The shoulder is the part of your body between your neck and your arm. It can also mean the area of clothing that covers this part, or the side edge of a road.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly it refers to the body part. Common phrases include 'hurt your shoulder', 'shrug your shoulders', and 'look over your shoulder'. As a verb, 'shoulder' means to carry or take responsibility, as in 'shoulder the blame'.
Spanish: hombroPortuguese (BR): ombroPortuguese (PT): ombroChinese (Simplified): 肩膀 - 肩部Chinese (Traditional): 肩膀 - 肩部Hindi: कंधाArabic: كتفBengali: কাঁধRussian: плечоJapanese: 肩Vietnamese: vaiKorean: 어깨Turkish: omuz - yol kenarıUrdu: کندھاIndonesian: bahu - bahu jalan
Example Sentences
My shoulder hurts after the game.
basic
She put her bag on her shoulder.
basic
The road has a wide shoulder for broken cars.
basic
He just shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know.
natural
She has had to shoulder most of the work this week.
natural
I always look over my shoulder when I walk home late at night.
natural