1. the parts of the body between the neck and the arms
Usage: plural of shoulder
2. the parts of a garment that cover the shoulders
Usage: plural of shoulder
3. the edges or sides of a road
Usage: plural of shoulder

1. takes on or accepts responsibility for something
Usage: third person singular present of shoulder
2. pushes with the shoulder
Usage: third person singular present of shoulder

Examples

• She rolled her shoulders to relieve tension.
• The jacket has padded shoulders.
• He pulled over to the shoulders of the highway.
• She shoulders all the household responsibilities.
• He shoulders his way through the crowd.
• The athlete’s broad shoulders helped him swim faster.
• The car broke down on the shoulders of the interstate.
• The manager shoulders the blame for the project’s failure.