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shoulders

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ /ˈʃoʊldɚz/

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noun

Schultern

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

Examples :

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

Der Rucksack war schwer, und es tat ihr in den Schultern weh.

body anatomy animal part physiology

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noun

Schulter, Schulterpartie

Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.

Examples :

"The highway had wide shoulders for emergency parking. "

Die Autobahn hatte breite Schultern für Notfallparkplätze.

body anatomy part human physiology

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noun

Schulter, Absatz

(topography) A shelf between two levels.

Examples :

"The trail wound up the mountain, with flat shoulders providing resting spots between the steeper inclines. "

Der Pfad schlängelte sich den Berg hinauf, wobei flache Absätze Ruheplätze zwischen den steileren Anstiegen boten.

geology geography

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noun

Schultern

The flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face.

Examples :

"The book's type had wide shoulders, making it easy to hold comfortably. "

Der Satz des Buches hatte breite Schultern, wodurch es bequem zu halten war.

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noun

Schultern

(of an object) The portion between the neck and the body.

Examples :

"The backpack felt heavy on her shoulders. "

Der Rucksack fühlte sich schwer auf ihren Schultern an.

body part anatomy

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noun

Stütze, Rückhalt

That which supports or sustains; support.

Examples :

"The company's success rests on the shoulders of its dedicated employees. "

Der Erfolg des Unternehmens beruht auf dem Rückhalt seiner engagierten Mitarbeiter.

body anatomy part physiology

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noun

Schulter

The part of a key between the cuts and the bow.

Examples :

""The locksmith examined the key's shoulders closely to see if they were worn and preventing it from turning." "

Der Schlosser untersuchte die Schultern des Schlüssels genau, um zu sehen, ob sie abgenutzt waren und das Drehen verhinderten.

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verb

Schultern, schieben

To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.

Examples :

"In the crowded hallway, he had to shoulder his way through to get to class on time. "

In dem überfüllten Flur musste er sich mit den Schultern einen Weg bahnen, um rechtzeitig zum Unterricht zu kommen.

body action human

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verb

Schultern

To put (something) on one's shoulders.

Examples :

"She shoulders the responsibility of caring for her younger brother after school. "

Sie schultert die Verantwortung für die Betreuung ihres jüngeren Bruders nach der Schule.

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verb

Schultern

To place (something) against one's shoulders.

Examples :

"He shoulders his backpack every morning before walking to school. "

Er schultert jeden Morgen seinen Rucksack, bevor er zur Schule geht.

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verb

Tragen, übernehmen

To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.

Examples :

"The company shoulders the cost of employee health insurance. "

Das Unternehmen übernimmt die Kosten der Krankenversicherung der Mitarbeiter.

business finance

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verb

Verantwortung übernehmen, schultern

To accept responsibility for.

Examples :

"shoulder the blame"

Die Schuld auf sich nehmen

attitude action business job human person

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verb

Schultern

To form a shape resembling a shoulder.

Examples :

"The rolling hills shoulders the small town, protecting it from the harsh winds. "

Die sanften Hügel schützten die kleine Stadt und schützten sie vor den rauen Winden.

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verb

Schultern

To move by or as if by using one's shoulders.

Examples :

"The tired student shouldered their heavy backpack, feeling the weight on their shoulders. "

Der müde Schüler schulterte seinen schweren Rucksack und spürte das Gewicht auf seinen Schultern.

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verb

Die oberen Kanten von Schieferplatten abrunden und leicht anheben

To round and slightly raise the top edges of slate shingles so that they form a tighter fit at the lower edge and can be swung aside to expose the nail.

Examples :

"The roofer will shoulder the slate shingles carefully to create a watertight and durable roof. "

Der Dachdecker wird die Schieferschindeln sorgfältig abrunden und leicht anheben, um ein wasserdichtes und haltbares Dach zu schaffen.

technical architecture building

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verb

Abfallen

To slope downwards from the crest and whitewater portion of a wave.

Examples :

""As the surfer dropped in, the wave shouldered steeply, giving him a powerful ride." "

Als der Surfer in die Welle eintauchte, fiel die Welle steil ab und bescherte ihm eine kraftvolle Fahrt.

nautical ocean sailing