shoulder blade

American  

noun

1. the scapula.

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shoulder blade British  

noun

1. the nontechnical name for scapula

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shoulder blade Scientific  

/ shōl′dər /

1. See scapula

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Etymology

Origin of shoulder blade

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

"I just started stuffing cheese in my mouth cos I can't stop grinning. Isn't it funny? I was so nervous when Claudia squeezed my shoulder blade, and now I just love being a traitor."

From BBC

"It's me trying to pinch my shoulder blades together," he said.

From BBC

"First of all we give five sharp blows with the heal of your hand between the child's shoulder blades - check every time you do this to see if anything has come out."

From BBC

All of this can lead to pain in the back of the shoulder and shoulder blades, as well as tightness and sensitivity in the chest, among other issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Clark said he sustained a deep bone bruise and a minor sprain of the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade.

From Los Angeles Times