shoulder
/ˈʃoʊldər/
verb
- To accept or take on a responsibility, burden, or task.
- He shouldered the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings.
- She agreed to shoulder the costs of the repair.
- The team must shoulder the blame for the loss.
- To push with the shoulder, often to make one's way through a crowd.
- She shouldered open the heavy gate.
- The guard shouldered past the reporters to reach the door.
- He shouldered his way through the crowded market.
- To carry something on one's shoulder.
- He shouldered the heavy bag and walked to the bus stop.
- The porter shouldered the luggage and led the way.
- The soldier shouldered his rifle and marched forward.
noun
- The joint between the upper arm and the main part of the body, or the area around it.
- She carried a heavy backpack on her shoulder.
- He injured his shoulder while playing baseball.
- The baby fell asleep on her mother's shoulder.
- A part of something that sticks out or is shaped like a human shoulder, such as the edge of a road or a piece of clothing.
- They walked along the grassy shoulder of the road.
- The jacket has padded shoulders to give it a sharper look.
- The car pulled over onto the shoulder of the highway.
- Responsibility or burden, often used figuratively.
- She is willing to shoulder the blame for the mistake.
- He has a heavy weight on his shoulders after his father's death.
- The success of the project rests on her shoulders.