Kilo Lingo

/ˈʃəʊl.də/

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Translation

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

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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This word is part of lesson 30.