ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shoulders

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʃoʊldɚz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shoulders is a noun meaning plural of shoulder.

Meaning

plural of shoulder.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) The two shoulders and the upper portion of the back.
  2. Capacity for bearing a task or blame.
  3. third-person singular simple present indicative of shoulder

Example Sentences

The responsibility for the job was placed on his shoulders.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include horses, bore, backs, took, assumes, axles.

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