shoulder blade
Americannoun
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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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 • Jan. 16, 2025
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
For example, it had a shortened shoulder blade and fingers more specialized for grabbing.
From Scientific American • Sep. 8, 2023
Dmitry Rogozin, who also once led the space agency, said he was hit above the shoulder blade.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2022
When I’m sure that he’s fallen asleep, I lie down at his back, my face inches from his shoulder blade.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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