Synonyms for shoulder
ˈʃoʊl dərshoul·der

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1. shouldernoun

   the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

   Synonyms:
   articulatio humeri, berm, shoulder joint

2. shouldernoun

   a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg

   Synonyms:
   articulatio humeri, berm, shoulder joint

3. shoulder, shoulder joint, articulatio humerinoun

   a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula

   Synonyms:
   articulatio humeri, berm, shoulder joint

4. shouldernoun

   the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder

   "an ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform"

   Synonyms:
   articulatio humeri, berm, shoulder joint

5. shoulder, bermverb

   a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road

   "the car pulled off onto the shoulder"

   Synonyms:
   articulatio humeri, berm, shoulder joint

6. shoulderverb

   lift onto one's shoulders

7. shoulderverb

   push with the shoulders

   "He shouldered his way into the crowd"

8. shoulderverb

   carry a burden, either real or metaphoric

   "shoulder the burden"

Matched Categories

1. • Body Part
   • Carry
   • Cloth Covering
   • Cut Of Meat
   • Raise
   • Thrust

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1. shouldernoun

   Synonyms:
   projection, protuberance

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1. shouldernoun

   Associated words:
   epaulet, shrug, espauliere, scapular, scapulary, baldric, infrascapular, omagra

2. shoulderverb

   Synonyms:
   jostle, push, assume, bear

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1. List of paraphrases for "shoulder":

   assume, shoulders, bear, elbow, take, side

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1. Paul George:

   Four days ago I couldnt even lift my shoulder, then fast forward to today this is the first day Ive even shot the ball, so for me its just rhythm.

2. Midvale Mayor Robert Hale:

   He paid more than $ 50 in 75 years he’s been carrying that burden on his shoulder.

3. Vladimir Putin:

   The best proof is the way our boys are fighting in this operation : shoulder to shoulder, supporting each other, and if need be, protecting each other like brothers, shielding one another with their bodies on the battlefield. We haven't had this unity for a long time.

4. David Popp:

   This morning, Leader McConnell tripped at home on Leader McConnell outside patio and suffered a fractured shoulder, leader McConnell has been treated, released, and is working from home in Louisville.

5. Jackie Goulet:

   I say he’s a hero, and he’s gonna be an angel on your shoulder for the rest of your life.