/ˈʃəʊl.də/

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Meaning

The part of your body between your neck and the top of your arm.

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Word origin

From Old English sculdor, the name for the same part of the body.

Origin
Old English
Root
sculdor

Grammar

Gender
Pluralshoulders

Examples

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The "shoulder" is where the arm meets the body.

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You have two "shoulders", one on each side.

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Touching someone on the "shoulder" is a kind, quiet act.

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shoulder: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 10: shoulder, source, ocean and 7 more words.