nounπShareThe part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket."The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "bodyanatomyanimalpartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder."The highway had wide shoulders for emergency parking. "bodyanatomyparthumanphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(topography) A shelf between two levels."The trail wound up the mountain, with flat shoulders providing resting spots between the steeper inclines. "geologygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face."The book's type had wide shoulders, making it easy to hold comfortably. "typetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(of an object) The portion between the neck and the body."The backpack felt heavy on her shoulders. "bodypartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which supports or sustains; support."The company's success rests on the shoulders of its dedicated employees. "bodyanatomypartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a key between the cuts and the bow.""The locksmith examined the key's shoulders closely to see if they were worn and preventing it from turning." "technicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder."In the crowded hallway, he had to shoulder his way through to get to class on time. "bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (something) on one's shoulders."She shoulders the responsibility of caring for her younger brother after school. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place (something) against one's shoulders."He shoulders his backpack every morning before walking to school. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear a burden, as a financial obligation."The company shoulders the cost of employee health insurance. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept responsibility for."shoulder the blame"attitudeactionbusinessjobhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a shape resembling a shoulder."The rolling hills shoulders the small town, protecting it from the harsh winds. "bodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move by or as if by using one's shoulders."The tired student shouldered their heavy backpack, feeling the weight on their shoulders. "bodyactionChat 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 will shoulder the slate shingles carefully to create a watertight and durable roof. "technicalarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slope downwards from the crest and whitewater portion of a wave.""As the surfer dropped in, the wave shouldered steeply, giving him a powerful ride." "nauticaloceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading