shoulder
//ˈʃoʊldər//
Noun
The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm where the arm joins the torso.
She rested her head on his shoulder.
The upper joint of the foreleg of an animal, especially when used as meat.
I bought a shoulder of lamb for dinner.
The edge or side of a road, especially the paved or unpaved strip beside the main roadway.
The car pulled over onto the shoulder of the road.
A rounded or sloping part of something that resembles a shoulder in shape or position.
The shoulder of the bottle was smooth and curved.
Verb
To push or carry something with one's shoulder or shoulders.
He shouldered the heavy door open.
To take on or accept responsibility for something, especially something difficult or burdensome.
She had to shoulder the responsibility for the project after her manager left.
To push roughly with one's shoulder; to jostle or shove.
He shouldered his way through the crowd.