shoulder
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- noun
- /ˈʃoʊldər/
- She'll wear block colors, dropped waists, padded shoulders.
- a shoulder strap
- off-the-shoulder
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Watch on YouTubeThis is a little one shoulder top from the Frankie shop.
- This is a little one shoulder top from the Frankie shop.
- It's got like long sleeves, cold shoulder, strappy.
- This is the Plaid flat pocket drop shoulder corduroy coat.
- Sweater off, shoulder short, all in one dress.
- That air is like it's wearing a shoulder pads hit you.
Examples
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Again, you see the bow on the shoulder, simple silhouette.
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And then finally I have this off the shoulder sweater in red.
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This is a little one shoulder top from the Frankie shop.
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It's a drop shoulder belted shirt dress.
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As she passed him, she patted him on the shoulder in a comradely sort of way.
Fiction book (1991) -
In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy.
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Scarlett draped the coverlet around her shoulders as if it were an imperial robe of ermine.
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She wore a stunning dress that had intricate designs on the shoulder areas.
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The coat features padded shoulders that give it a structured appearance.
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I tailored the blouse to fit perfectly around the shoulder for a better silhouette.
Idioms
- Informal
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Strong anger or hurt about being treated unfairly in the past
- Informal
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In a direct and honest way without hiding feelings or opinions
- Informal
To work hard and continue when things are difficult
- Informal
To begin working very hard and not give up on a difficult task
Compounds
- Specialized
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2.4
A flat, triangular bone on each side of the upper back that helps hold the arm
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2.9
A hard rounded piece worn over the shoulder to protect from hits in sports like football or hockey
- Specialized
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2.5
A flat triangular bone on the upper back that connects the arm to the body
- Specialized
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3.9
A joint where the round top of the arm bone fits into the shoulder blade to move the arm
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3.2
A paved area at the side of a motorway or main road where vehicles can stop in an emergency
- Jargon
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A flat stiff piece worn on the shoulder to show rank in the military or police
- Specialized
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The bones that connect the arms to the body, including collarbones and shoulder blades
- Specialized
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A cloth badge worn on the shoulder of a military uniform that shows a soldier's unit
- Jargon
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A decorative braided cord worn on one shoulder with a military or formal uniform
- Specialized
A way of dropping a bomb after flying past a target so the bomb falls back onto it
- Informal
Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think
How Wide
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Shoulder for clothing comes from the body part — the 'shoulder' of a coat or dress is the part that sits on your shoulder, so the name simply shows where the garment fits.