shoulder
noun
the part of each side of the body in humans, at the top of the trunk, extending from each side of the base of the neck to the region where the arm articulates with the trunk.
shouldering
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present participleof shoulder.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The wicket of Simon Harmer in the final session, bowled shouldering arms by a ball from Nathan Lyon which turned back sharply showed the difficulty ahead.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Schoenbrun’s talent for image-making, however, ends up shouldering much of that weight, letting intricate ideas about identity and personal relationships to digital media sit gracefully atop beautifully rendered cinematography.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
With your brother’s illness, you are shouldering a physical, emotional and legal burden.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
But shouldering a wobbly, expensive summer tentpole is a risk — just ask Sam Worthington or Taylor Kitsch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
"Please, excuse me?" she asked the people shouldering past her.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
