English · Body & Health
shoulder
/ˈʃoʊl.dər/
[/ˈʃoʊl.dər/]
arm-to-body joint
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body where the arm joins the upper trunk.
Example
He carried the heavy bag on one shoulder as he climbed the steep stairs.
He carried the heavy bag on one shoulder as he climbed the steep stairs.
Etymology
From Old English 'sculdor', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Shoulder a burden' means to take on responsibility.