verbπShareTo push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder."The tired student shouldered his heavy backpack onto the bus. "actionbodypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (something) on one's shoulders."He shouldered his heavy backpack and headed to school. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place (something) against one's shoulders."He shouldered his backpack and headed to school. "bodyactionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear a burden, as a financial obligation."After her father lost his job, Maria shouldered the financial responsibility for the family. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept responsibility for."shoulder the blame"actioncharacterattitudemoralachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a shape resembling a shoulder."The designer explained that the vase shouldered gracefully outward before tapering to a narrow neck. "bodypartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move by or as if by using one's shoulders."The tired student shouldered their heavy backpack, struggling to walk up the stairs. "bodyactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The roofer carefully shouldered the slate shingles, creating a smoother, more watertight roof. "architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slope downwards from the crest and whitewater portion of a wave."The surfer expertly rode the wave as it shouldered, allowing him to maintain his balance and continue gliding down the face. "nauticalsailingoceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(in combination) Having or pertaining to (a specific kind of) shoulders."She was bare-shouldered."anatomybodyappearancehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
