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    [Noun]  | "shoul*der" | \ ˈshōl-dər \


    1: the laterally projecting part of the human body formed of the bones and joints with their covering tissue by which the arm is connected with the trunk

    2: the region of the body of nonhuman vertebrates that corresponds to the shoulder but is less projecting

    3: the two shoulders and the upper part of the back —usually used in plural


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English sholder, from Old English sculdor; akin to Old High German scultra shoulder;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder bag" 


    1: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap


    Origin: 1912 ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder belt" 


    1: an automobile safety belt worn across the torso and over the shoulder


    Origin: 1939 ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder blade" 


    1: either of a pair of large, flat, triangular-shaped bones that lie above the rib cage on either side of the upper back : scapula


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder board" 


    1: one of a pair of broad pieces of stiffened cloth worn on the shoulders of a military uniform and carrying insignia


    Origin: 1942 ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder girdle" 


    1: the bony or cartilaginous arch that supports the forelimbs of a vertebrate and in humans is made up of the scapula and clavicle —called also pectoral girdle


    Origin: 1868 ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder knot" 


    1: an ornamental knot of ribbon or lace worn on the shoulder in the 17th and 18th centuries

    2: a detachable ornament of braided wire cord worn on ceremonial occasions on the shoulders of a uniform by a commissioned officer


    Origin: 1676 ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder patch" 


    1: a cloth patch bearing an identifying mark and worn on one sleeve of a uniform below the shoulder


    Origin: 1945 ;

    [Noun]  | "shoulder strap" 


    1: a strap that passes across the shoulder and holds up an article or garment


    Origin: 1688 ;

    [Verb]  | "shoulder" 


    1: to push or thrust with or as if with the shoulder : jostle

    2: to place or bear on the shoulder

    3: to assume the burden or responsibility of


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Verb]  | "shoulder" 


    1: to take to or upon oneself;


      * e.g., " ... agreed to shoulder the burden of caring for their elderly father "





    2: to force one's way;


      * e.g., " ... shouldered through the crowd at the bar and ordered a drink "



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    [Verb]  | "cold-shoulder" 


    1: to deliberately ignore or treat rudely;


      * e.g., " ... cold-shouldered by his old friends after his family had lost all of its money "



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    [Noun]  | "shoulder bags" 


    1: as in bags, wallets;


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    [Noun]  | "shoulder bag" 


    1: as in bag, wallet;


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    [Noun]  | "cold shoulder" 


    1: treatment that is deliberately unfriendly;


      * e.g., " ... at the party the two former friends consciously gave each other the cold shoulder "





    [Noun]  | "chip" 


    1: a small flat piece separated from a whole;


      * e.g., " ... wood chips were spread over the ground between the plants "



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    2: a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface;


      * e.g., " ... watch out for the chip on the rim of that drinking glass "



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    3: something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment;


      * e.g., " ... was in the chips after hitting it big in the lottery "



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    [Phrase]  | "chip on one's shoulder" 


    1: an inclination to fight or quarrel;


      * e.g., " ... It was clear from the tone of his writing that the man had a chip on his shoulder. "





     [ "shoulder" ]

    1: according to Boiling Springs High School, a "sex object"

      * e.g.,  ... "That shirt showsyour shoulder" 

     [ "shoulder" ]

    1: the comparative of should. usually used when somebody tries to boss you around.

      * e.g.,  ... A: you should do some work for me 

     [ "No-Shoulder" ]

    1: The urban name for snakes. Country folks often use this word in the summertime when snakes are very active.

      * e.g.,  ... Be careful in them woods, and watch out for them no-shoulders. You know they can sneak up on you. 

     [ "Shoulder" ]

    1: A widely used phrase in Ireland, given to a 350ml bottle of alcoholic spirits. Most commonly vodka or whiskey....Known to be a powerful instrument in tackling the problem of sobriety

      * e.g.,  ... "I might buy a few beers for the party" 

     [ "shouldered" ]

    1: When you are walking down the street and someone gets in your way so you lean your shoulder into him when you collide.

      * e.g.,  ... That lame ass was looking down at his iPod while walking so I shouldered him. 

     [ "shouldered" ]

    1: To have a shouler up your vagina

      * e.g.,  ... When Olivia jumped off of Jonathans shoulders, she got shouldered 

     [ "Shouldering" ]

    1: (Verb) : a very intimate distraction from seeing a bare woman’s shoulder that breaks dress code

      * e.g.,  ... Bro she got in trouble for shouldering. I can’t take it when I see her shouldering. 

     [ "Shoulder" ]

    1: An illegal sexy object.

      * e.g.,  ... Middle Schooler 1: Yo dude look at the shoulders on that one Middle Schooler 2: Nice 

     [ "No Shoulder" ]

    1: The act of slapping one in the face with your penis without using your hands or anything else.

      * e.g.,  ... He climbed on the banister and when he jumped off he gave me a No Shoulder. 

     [ "Shoulder" ]

    1: Most comfortable pillow in the world.

      * e.g.,  ... I love setting my head on my boyfriend's shoulder it's so comfy 

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