shoulders
/ˈʃoʊldɚz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The two shoulders and the upper portion of the back.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Capacity for bearing a task or blame.
Noun
Examples
The responsibility for the job was placed on his shoulders.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shoulders” mean?
The two shoulders and the upper portion of the back.
Is “shoulders” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.