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Definition of shoulder

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Shoulder (n.) An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object, or limits motion, etc., as the projection around a tenon at the end of a piece of timber, the part of the top of a type which projects beyond the base of the raised character, etc..

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Shoulder :: Shoulder (n.) The joint, or the region of the joint, by which the fore limb is connected with the body or with the shoulder girdle; the projection formed by the bones and muscles about that joint..

Scapulo- :: Scapulo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the scapula or the shoulder; as, the scapulo-clavicular articulation, the articulation between the scapula and clavicle..

Omoplate :: Omoplate (n.) The shoulder blade, or scapula..

Birrus :: Birrus (n.) A coarse kind of thick woolen cloth, worn by the poor in the Middle Ages; also, a woolen cap or hood worn over the shoulders or over the head..

Scapular :: Scapular (a.) Of or pertaining to the scapula or the shoulder.

Shoulder :: Shoulder (n.) The upper joint of the fore leg and adjacent parts of an animal, dressed for market; as, a shoulder of mutton..

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..

Crutch :: Crutch (n.) A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking..

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.

Plastron :: Plastron (n.) A trimming for the front of a woman's dress, made of a different material, and narrowing from the shoulders to the waist..

Wing :: Wing (n.) An ornament worn on the shoulder; a small epaulet or shoulder knot.

Betelguese :: Betelguese (n.) A bright star of the first magnitude, near one shoulder of Orion..

Epaule :: Epaule (n.) The shoulder of a bastion, or the place where its face and flank meet and form the angle, called the angle of the shoulder..

Shrug :: Shrug (v. i.) To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like..

Beard :: Beard (n.) That part of a type which is between the shoulder of the shank and the face.

Colstaff :: Colstaff (n.) A staff by means of which a burden is borne by two persons on their shoulders.

Epicoracoid :: Epicoracoid (n.) A ventral cartilaginous or bony element of the coracoid in the shoulder girdle of some vertebrates.

Counter :: Counter (adv.) The breast, or that part of a horse between the shoulders and under the neck..

Shouldered :: Shouldered (imp. & p. p.) of Shoulde.

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..