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SHOULDERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Shouldering.

Shouldering - as a noun

The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

A cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg

A ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articulatio humerishoulder joint

The part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder

Example: "An ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform"

A narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road

Example: "The car pulled off onto the shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
berm8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shouldering - as a verb

Lift onto one's shoulders

Push with the shoulders

Example: "He shouldered his way into the crowd"

Carry a burden, either real or metaphoric

Example: "Shoulder the burden"

Example Sentences

"He was shouldering a heavy backpack as he walked up the stairs."
"The new employee started shouldering more responsibilities as he gained experience."
"She struggled to keep her balance while shouldering the weight of the heavy package."
"The athlete was shouldering the burden of high expectations from his team."
"They were shouldering the costs of their children's education."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOULDERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shouldering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOULDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SHOULDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shouldering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOULDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SHOULDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shouldering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOULDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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