shoulder
|shoul/der|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʃoʊldər/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃəʊldə/
support or connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoulder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sculdor', where 'sculd-' meant 'shield' and '-or' was a suffix.
Historical Evolution
'sculdor' transformed into the Middle English word 'shulder', and eventually became the modern English word 'shoulder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shield or protection', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'part of the body'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the part of the body where the arm is connected to the trunk.
He injured his shoulder while playing basketball.
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Noun 2
a part of a road where vehicles can stop in emergencies.
The car pulled over to the shoulder to change a flat tire.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35