shoulder

Meanings

• noun

  A part of the body that connects the upper arm bone to the body, forming a part of the upper torso.

  - "He put the bag on his shoulder and started walking."
  - "The soldier carried his pack on his shoulder during the march."

• verb

  To support or bear the weight of something.

  - "The mule shouldered the heavy load."
  - "The crowd shouldered their way through the narrow street."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃoʊldɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shoulder
bowler , plower , dower , power

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Variants

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shoulder , shouldered , shoulders , shouldering , shoulder bag , shoulder bags , shoulder belt , shoulder belts , shoulder harness , shoulder harnesses , shoulder blade , shoulder blades , shoulder board , shoulder boards , pectoral girdle , shoulder girdle , shoulder girdles , shoulder knot , shoulder knots , shoulder patch , shoulder patches , shoulder strap , shoulder straps

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Etymology

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Old English scoldor, from scoldan to press, squeeze, from sculdan to serve, obey.

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Trivia

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1. The average adult shoulder has a range of motion of about 180 degrees.

2. The deltoid muscle, which is responsible for raising the arm, attaches to the shoulder.

3. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. shoulder blade: The flat, triangular bone located at the back of the shoulder.

2. shoulder joint: The ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper arm bone to the body.

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Culture

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In literature, the shoulder is often used metaphorically to represent strength and support. In art, it is a common subject for depictions of the human form. In music, the term 'shoulder' is used in the context of the 'shoulder season' in the travel industry.

How to Memorize "shoulder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the human body. Identify the location of the shoulder and imagine the arm bone connected to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shoulder' with the idea of strength and support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'My Shoulder Is A Powerhouse'.

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