SHOULDER
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Shoulder.
How to pronounce shoulder:
US
Shoulder - as a noun
The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
A cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg
A ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articulatio humerishoulder jointThe part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder
Example: "An ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform"
Shoulder - as a verb
Lift onto one's shoulders
Push with the shoulders
Example: "He shouldered his way into the crowd"
Carry a burden, either real or metaphoric
Example: "Shoulder the burden"
Example Sentences
"I carried the heavy bag on my shoulder."
"She leaned her head against his shoulder for support."
"He dislocated his shoulder during the accident."
"The child rested peacefully on her mother's shoulder."
"The teacher patted the student on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement."
Word Game Points
Is SHOULDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shoulder is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHOULDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SHOULDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shoulder is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHOULDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHOULDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shoulder is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHOULDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
