shoulder

US /ˈʃoldɚ/

UK /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/

A2

noun

  • The part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm.
  • Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
  • Meat that comes from an animal's upper front leg
  • Part of a shirt or coat that covers the shoulders
  • The edge of a road.

verb

  • To carry something around your neck
  • To push something using the top part of your arm
  • To accept a job or responsibility

other

  • To carry something on one's shoulder(s).
  • To accept the burden of; to bear.