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  Shoulder \Shoul"der\, n. [OE. shulder, shuldre, schutder, AS.
     sculdor; akin to D. schoulder, G. schulter, OHG. scultarra,
     Dan. skulder, Sw. skuldra.]
     1. (Anat.) The joint, or the region of the joint, by which
        the fore limb is connected with the body or with the
        shoulder girdle; the projection formed by the bones and
        muscles about that joint.
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     2. The flesh and muscles connected with the shoulder joint;
        the upper part of the back; that part of the human frame
        on which it is most easy to carry a heavy burden; -- often
        used in the plural.
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              Then by main force pulled up, and on his shoulders
              bore
              The gates of Azza.                    --Milton.
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              Adown her shoulders fell her length of hair.
                                                    --Dryden.
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     3. Fig.: That which supports or sustains; support.
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              In thy shoulder do I build my seat.   --Shak.
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     4. That which resembles a human shoulder, as any protuberance
        or projection from the body of a thing.
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              The north western shoulder of the mountain. --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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     5. The upper joint of the fore leg and adjacent parts of an
        animal, dressed for market; as, a shoulder of mutton.
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     6. (Fort.) The angle of a bastion included between the face
        and flank. See Illust. of Bastion.
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     7. An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object,
        or limits motion, etc., as the projection around a tenon
        at the end of a piece of timber, the part of the top of a
        type which projects beyond the base of the raised
        character, etc.
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     Shoulder belt, a belt that passes across the shoulder.
  
     Shoulder blade (Anat.), the flat bone of the shoulder, to
        which the humerus is articulated; the scapula.
  
     Shoulder block (Naut.), a block with a projection, or
        shoulder, near the upper end, so that it can rest against
        a spar without jamming the rope.
  
     Shoulder clapper, one who claps another on the shoulder, or
        who uses great familiarity. [Obs.] --Shak.
  
     Shoulder girdle. (Anat.) See Pectoral girdle, under
        Pectoral.
  
     Shoulder knot, an ornamental knot of ribbon or lace worn on
        the shoulder; a kind of epaulet or braided ornament worn
        as part of a military uniform.
  
     Shoulder-of-mutton sail (Naut.), a triangular sail carried
        on a boat's mast; -- so called from its shape.
  
     Shoulder slip, dislocation of the shoulder, or of the
        humerous. --Swift.
  
     Shoulder strap, a strap worn on or over the shoulder.
        Specifically (Mil. & Naval), a narrow strap worn on the
        shoulder of a commissioned officer, indicating, by a
        suitable device, the rank he holds in the service. See
        Illust. in App.
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  Shoulder \Shoul"der\, n. [OE. shulder, shuldre, schutder, AS.
     sculdor; akin to D. schoulder, G. schulter, OHG. scultarra,
     Dan. skulder, Sw. skuldra.]
     1. (Anat.) The joint, or the region of the joint, by which
        the fore limb is connected with the body or with the
        shoulder girdle; the projection formed by the bones and
        muscles about that joint.
  
     2. The flesh and muscles connected with the shoulder joint;
        the upper part of the back; that part of the human frame
        on which it is most easy to carry a heavy burden; -- often
        used in the plural.
  
              Then by main force pulled up, and on his shoulders
              bore The gates of Azza.               --Milton.
  
              Adown her shoulders fell her length of hair.
                                                    --Dryden.
  
     3. Fig.: That which supports or sustains; support.
  
              In thy shoulder do I build my seat.   --Shak.
  
     4. That which resembles a human shoulder, as any protuberance
        or projection from the body of a thing.
  
              The north western shoulder of the mountain. --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
  
     5. The upper joint of the fore leg and adjacent parts of an
        animal, dressed for market; as, a shoulder of mutton.
  
     6. (Fort.) The angle of a bastion included between the face
        and flank. See Illust. of Bastion.
  
     7. An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object,
        or limits motion, etc., as the projection around a tenon
        at the end of a piece of timber, the part of the top of a
        type which projects beyond the base of the raised
        character, etc.
  
     Shoulder belt, a belt that passes across the shoulder.
  
     Shoulder blade (Anat.), the flat bone of the shoulder, to
        which the humerus is articulated; the scapula.
  
     Shoulder block (Naut.), a block with a projection, or
        shoulder, near the upper end, so that it can rest against
        a spar without jamming the rope.
  
     Shoulder clapper, one who claps another on the shoulder, or
        who uses great familiarity. [Obs.] --Shak.
  
     Shoulder girdle. (Anat.) See Pectoral girdle, under
        Pectoral.
  
     Shoulder knot, an ornamental knot of ribbon or lace worn on
        the shoulder; a kind of epaulet or braided ornament worn
        as part of a military uniform.
  
     Shoulder-of-mutton sail (Naut.), a triangular sail carried
        on a boat's mast; -- so called from its shape.
  
     Shoulder slip, dislocation of the shoulder, or of the
        humerous. --Swift.
  
     Shoulder strap, a strap worn on or over the shoulder.
        Specifically (Mil. & Naval), a narrow strap worn on the
        shoulder of a commissioned officer, indicating, by a
        suitable device, the rank he holds in the service. See
        Illust. in App.

  shoulder blade
       n : either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the
           shoulder in human beings [syn: scapula, shoulder bone]

  shoulder blade
     n.
     Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

  shoulder blade
     n.
     Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

  shoulder blade
     n.
     Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

  shoulder blade
     n.
     Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

  shoulder blade
     Englanti n.
     lapaluu

  shoulder blade
     Engelska n.
     (tagg kat=anatomi språk=en) skulderblad

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  лопатка
  bone

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  lopatka

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/
  Schulterblatt , Skapula  [anat.]
     Synonyms: bladebone, scapula
  
   see: shoulder blades, bladebones, scapulas
  

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  lapaluu
  bone

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/
  lopatica

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/
  lapocka

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  tulang belikat
  bone

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  肩甲骨, 肩胛骨
  bone

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  skapula
  bone

  shoulder blade /ʃˈəʊldə blˈeɪd/ 
  skulderblad
  bone

     n. 肩胛