shoulder blade
Americannoun
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shoulder blades
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of shoulder blade
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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I’m pretty sure my tears soaked his shoulder blade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Soudal-Quick Step later confirmed: "Following an incident while training today, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital where it was revealed that he has sustained fractures to his rib, right shoulder blade and his right hand."
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2024
Denys pulled out the backbone and pelvis, a shoulder blade, an elbow and a silver, soil-caked cross.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
Olmo separated the acromioclavicular joint between his collarbone and shoulder blade shortly after coming off the bench in Leipzig’s 6-0 win over Cologne on Saturday.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
Most of her tattoos run up and down her forearms, with the exception of the turtle on her shoulder blade.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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