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- shoulder/ˈʃəʊl.dər/The part of the body where the arm joins the torso, forming a joint and a prominent surface.nounverbverb-intransitive+1High
- shoulder bag/ˈʃəʊl.də ˌbæɡ/A bag with a strap or handle designed to be carried over the shoulder.nounHigh
- shoulder blade/ˈʃəʊldə ˌbleɪd/The large, flat triangular bone located at the back of each shoulder; the scapula.nounHigh
- shoulder board/ˈʃəʊl.də ˌbɔːd/A flat piece of fabric or stiffened material worn on the shoulder of a uniform, typically by military, police, or other service personnel, to indicate rank, unit, or other insignia.nounC1
- shoulder girdle/ˈʃəʊldə ˌɡɜːdl̩/The bony structure formed by the clavicles (collarbones) and scapulae (shoulder blades), which connects the arms to the axial skeleton.nounC1
- shoulder harness/ˈʃəʊl.də ˌhɑː.nɪs/A safety device consisting of straps worn across the shoulders and chest, designed to restrain the occupant of a vehicle or aircraft in their seat during a collision or sudden stop.nounB2
- shoulder knot/ˈʃəʊldə ˌnɒt/A decorative knot or bow of ribbon, braid, or lace worn on the shoulder of a uniform or historical garment as part of an insignia or ornament.nounLow
- shoulder loop/ˈʃəʊldə luːp/A strap, band, or cord attached at the shoulder of a garment, typically used to secure or support something.nounLow
- shoulder pad/ˈʃəʊldə ˌpæd/A padded insert for the shoulder area of a garment, particularly to create a wider, more structured silhouette.nounC1
- shoulder patch/ˈʃəʊldə pætʃ/A piece of cloth or embroidered fabric, often bearing an insignia or emblem, sewn onto the shoulder of a uniform.nounC1
- shoulder season/ˈʃəʊldə ˌsiːzn̩/The period between the peak (high) and off-peak (low) seasons in tourism, travel, and certain industries.nounB2
- shoulder strap/ˈʃəʊldə stræp/A strap designed to go over the shoulder, typically to support a bag, piece of clothing, or piece of equipment.nounB1
- shoulder surfing/ˈʃəʊldə ˌsɜːfɪŋ/The act of looking over someone's shoulder to secretly obtain their personal information, such as passwords, PINs, or credit card numbers.nounLow-medium
- shoulder weapon/ˈʃəʊl.də ˌwɛp.ən/a firearm or other weapon designed to be fired from or supported by the shoulder, typically referring to rifles, shotguns, or light machine guns.nounC1/C2 (Specialized/Military)
- shouldst/ˈʃʊdst/Archaic second-person singular form of 'should'; used to express obligation, expectation, or advice specifically to a single individual (thou).verbExtremely rare/archaic
- shouse/ˈʃaʊs/A colloquial or slang portmanteau word meaning 'shithouse,' typically used to describe something of extremely poor quality, or as a crude intensifier.adjectivenounVery low / Extremely rare
- shout/ʃaʊt/To utter a loud cry or speak very loudly, typically to express strong emotion, to get attention, or to be heard over distance or noise.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- shout down/ˌʃaʊt ˈdaʊn/to prevent someone from being heard in a public discussion or meeting by shouting loudly in oppositionverbB2
- shout-out/ˈʃaʊt aʊt/A public verbal expression of acknowledgment, praise, or thanks given to a person or group, especially in a broadcast or public event.nounMedium
- shouting distance/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ ˌdɪstəns/A very short physical distance; close enough to be heard when calling out.nounC1
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