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Shoulder

noun
/ˈʃoʊldər/

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm
the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached

Example Sentences

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

He hurt his shoulder while lifting weights.

Example Expressions

Shoulder the responsibility

Synonyms

joint, arm joint, arm, upper arm, scapula
Entry 1
joint, arm joint
Entry 2
arm, upper arm, joint, scapula

Antonyms

waist, hip, foot, hand, ankle
Entry 1
waist, hip
Entry 2
foot, hand, ankle

Collocations

shoulder blade, shoulder pain, broad shoulders, shoulder bag, shoulder injury
Entry 1
shoulder blade, shoulder pain, broad shoulders, shoulder bag
Entry 2
shoulder pain, shoulder injury, broad shoulders

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