shoulder — The joint between the arm and the trunk of the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The joint between the arm and the trunk of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃoʊldər/
Example Sentences
- My cat always sits on my shoulder like a furry parrot.
- He tried to shoulder his way through the crowded subway.
- She gave him the cold shoulder after he forgot their anniversary.
shoulder
NOUN[/ˈʃoʊldər/]
The joint between the arm and the trunk of the body
A trainer points to the athlete's shoulder during weight training
With older shoulders, he grew bolder!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Shoulder derives from Old English 'sculdor', which shares common Germanic ancestry with related words across Germanic languages. It has a long-standing history as a fundamental anatomical term denoting the shoulder region of humans and animals.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'sculdor' with no distinct morphological components; it represents a simple, inherited Germanic root with no productive prefix or suffix attached.
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📝Examples
“My cat always sits on my shoulder like a furry parrot.”
“He tried to shoulder his way through the crowded subway.”
“She gave him the cold shoulder after he forgot their anniversary.”
“The superhero shouldered the responsibility of saving the city... again.”
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