English · Word Candidate

shoulders

/ˈʃoʊldɚz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The two shoulders and the upper portion of the back.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hai vai và phần trên của lưng

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Capacity for bearing a task or blame.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khả năng gánh vác nhiệm vụ hoặc trách nhiệm

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Noun

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).

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.

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