verb
- past tense of shoulder; to take on or accept responsibility for something
- past tense of shoulder; to push forcefully with the shoulder
adjective
- having shoulders of a specified type
Examples
- She shouldered the blame for the team’s failure.
- He shouldered his way through the crowded room.
- The company shouldered the cost of the repairs.
- The broad-shouldered athlete dominated the competition.
- They shouldered their backpacks and began hiking.
- She shouldered the heavy responsibility of caring for her parents.
- The narrow-shouldered jacket didn’t fit him well.