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

As Betsie and I stumbled down the hill, I felt the Bible bumping between my shoulder blades.

From Literature

His shoulders were broad, and his shirt and braces strained against his shoulder blades.

From Literature

"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