Shouldered
Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊldərd/
Shouldered (verb)
- to carry something on your shoulder.
- to accept responsibility or blame for something.
Examples
- He shouldered the heavy bag with ease.
- She shouldered the child to give him a better view.
Common collocations: shoulder a bag, shoulder a load, shoulder responsibility, shoulder the blame, broad-shouldered
Shouldered (adjective)
- having a particular type of shoulders.
Examples
- The broad-shouldered man entered the room.
- She admired the strong-shouldered athlete.