Definition of shoulder

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Shoulder (n.) Fig.: That which supports or sustains; support.

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Brachium :: Brachium (n.) The upper arm; the segment of the fore limb between the shoulder and the elbow.
Decollete :: Decollete (a.) Leaving the neck and shoulders uncovered; cut low in the neck, or low-necked, as a dress..
Splay :: Splay (a.) Displayed; spread out; turned outward; hence, flat; ungainly; as, splay shoulders..
Colstaff :: Colstaff (n.) A staff by means of which a burden is borne by two persons on their shoulders.
Thar :: Thar (n.) A goatlike animal (Capra Jemlaica) native of the Himalayas. It has small, flattened horns, curved directly backward. The hair of the neck, shoulders, and chest of the male is very long, reaching to the knees. Called also serow, and imo..
Sea Eagle :: Sea eagle () Any one of several species of fish-eating eagles of the genus Haliaeetus and allied genera, as the North Pacific sea eagle. (H. pelagicus), which has white shoulders, head, rump, and tail; the European white-tailed eagle (H. albicilla); and the Indian white-tailed sea eagle, or fishing eagle (Polioaetus ichthyaetus). The bald eagle and the osprey are also sometimes classed as sea eagles..
Epicoracoid :: Epicoracoid (n.) A ventral cartilaginous or bony element of the coracoid in the shoulder girdle of some vertebrates.
Palette :: Palette (n.) One of the plates covering the points of junction at the bend of the shoulders and elbows.
Drawbore :: Drawbore (n.) A hole bored through a tenon nearer to the shoulder than the holes through the cheeks are to the edge or abutment against which the shoulder is to rest, so that a pin or bolt, when driven into it, will draw these parts together..
Blade :: Blade (n.) The scapula or shoulder blade.
Shouldering :: Shouldering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shoulde.
Precoracoid :: Precoracoid (n.) The anterior part of the coracoid (often closely united with the clavicle) in the shoulder girdle of many reptiles and amphibians.
Spadebone :: Spadebone (n.) Shoulder blade.
Chemisette :: Chemisette (n.) An under-garment, worn by women, usually covering the neck, shoulders, and breast..
Knot :: Knot (n.) A kind of epaulet. See Shoulder knot.
Elaphure :: Elaphure (n.) A species of deer (Elaphurus Davidianus) found in china. It is about four feet high at the shoulder and has peculiar antlers.
Palanquin :: Palanquin (n.) An inclosed carriage or litter, commonly about eight feet long, four feet wide, and four feet high, borne on the shoulders of men by means of two projecting poles, -- used in India, China, etc., for the conveyance of a single person from place to place..
Bandolier :: Bandolier (n.) A broad leather belt formerly worn by soldiers over the right shoulder and across the breast under the left arm. Originally it was used for supporting the musket and twelve cases for charges, but later only as a cartridge belt..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder..
Amice :: Amice (n.) A square of white linen worn at first on the head, but now about the neck and shoulders, by priests of the Roman Catholic Church while saying Mass..
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