Looking for the meaning of the word SHOULDERING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHOULDERING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shoulder
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English sculdor, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schouder and German Schulter
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃəʊldə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put (something heavy) over one's shoulder or shoulders to carry
Short Definition:put something heavy over one's shoulder or shoulders to carry
Examples:- we shouldered our crippling backpacks and set off slowly up the hill
Definition:
push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
Short Definition:push person or thing out of one's way with one's shoulder
Examples:- she shouldered him brusquely aside
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