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Another word for shoulder

Verb

  1. To take upon oneself

    2. See also:

    accept

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Another word for shoulder

Noun

  1. Juncture of the fore leg or arm and body

    2. See also:

    joint

    arm

  2. A projection

    3. See also:

    ridge

    ledge

Another word for shoulder

Verb

Idioms:

    cry on someone's shoulder

    2. put-one-s-shoulder-to-the-wheel

    3. rub shoulders with

    4. shoulder-to-shoulder

    5. straight-from-the-shoulder

    6. turn or give a cold shoulder to

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Sentence Examples

  • He patted her shoulder again.

  • Lisa giggled and he glanced over his shoulder at her.

  • She threw the rifle to her shoulder and took aim.

  • He carried the child over his shoulder like a Santa sack.

  • He smiled and patted her on the shoulder again.

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