"Shoulder" Definition

Definitions for the word "Shoulder" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
1 part of the body at which the arm, foreleg, or wing is attached. 2 either of the two projections below the neck. 3 upper foreleg of an animal as meat. 4 (often in pl.) Shoulder regarded as supportive, comforting, etc. (a shoulder to cry on; has broad shoulders). 5 strip of land next to a road. 6 the part of a garment covering the shoulder. v. 1 a push with the shoulder. B make one''s way thus. 2 take on (a burden etc.). put one''s shoulder to the wheel make a great effort. Shoulder arms hold a rifle with the barrel against the shoulder and the butt in the hand. Shoulder to shoulder 1 side by side. 2 with united effort. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. slang
when a servant embezzles his master’s money, he is said to SHOULDER his employer.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864

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