shoulders
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈʃoʊɫdɝz// UK //ʃˈəʊldəz// shoul·ders
n. the parts of your body where your arms join your neck. You use them to carry bags or to lift your arms up.
n. the joints connecting the arms to the torso, including the clavicle and scapula. Frequently used in the plural when referring to the general anatomical area.
He carried the heavy backpack on his shoulders.
The athlete felt a sharp pain in her left shoulder after throwing the ball too hard.
The tailor adjusted the padding in the jacket's shoulders to ensure the garment draped correctly over the client's frame.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form when referring to the physical area of the body.