shoulder

noun

UK /ˈʃəʊl.dər/

US /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/

The part of your body where your arm joins your neck.

She carried the heavy bag on her shoulder.

SYNONYMS

deltoid upper arm joint scapular region arm joint

RELATED WORDS

arm neck back collarbone torso

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The side of a road where cars can stop.

The driver pulled onto the shoulder to change the tire.

3. To accept a duty or responsibility.

He had to shoulder the blame for the mistake.

4. A cut of meat from the upper front leg of an animal.

We roasted a shoulder of lamb for dinner.

5. The part of a garment that covers the shoulder.

The jacket has padded shoulders.