shoulders

Noun

plural form of shoulder
(anatomy) The two shoulders and the upper portion of the back.
Capacity for bearing a task or blame.
"The responsibility for the job was placed on his shoulders."

Verb

third-person singular simple present indicative form of shoulder

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He towered over them both, the muscles in his arms and shoulders straining against his shirt as he hooked his thumbs in the front pockets of his jeans.
Her hair was free, the long, loose curls cascading down her shoulders and back.
Alex placed his hands on her shoulders, gently pushing her back.
Prince Andrew rose, shrugged his shoulders, and walked about the room.
But he threw it upon his shoulders and seemed well satisfied.

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