the shoulder

Definition von the shoulder im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: spall; spauld
shoulder: A part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency; a hard shoulder
He stopped the car on the shoulder of the highway to change the flat tire.
shoulder: To carry (something) on one's shoulders
shoulder: To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder
shoulder: {v} to lay on the shoulder, push, crowd
shoulder: {n} a joint to connect the body and arm
Shoulder: kata
shoulder: The hillslope position that forms the uppermost inclined surface near the top of a slope If present, it comprises the transition zone from backslope to summit This position is dominantly convex in profile and erosional in origin
shoulder: An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object, or limits motion, etc
shoulder: If you shoulder the responsibility or the blame for something, you accept it. He has had to shoulder the responsibility of his father's mistakes = accept
shoulder: Step on the blade where it narrows from the forte to the tang
shoulder: That which resembles a human shoulder, as any protuberance or projection from the body of a thing
shoulder: The uppermost part of the stick where leaf and gorge meet
shoulder: Fig
shoulder: To take upon the shoulder or shoulders; as, to shoulder a basket; hence, to assume the burden or responsibility of; as, to shoulder blame; to shoulder a debt
shoulder: If you shoulder something heavy, you put it across one of your shoulders so that you can carry it more easily. The rest of the group shouldered their bags, gritted their teeth and set off
shoulder: If you say that someone or something stands head and shoulders above other people or things, you mean that they are a lot better than them. The two candidates stood head and shoulders above the rest
shoulder: The upper joint of the fore leg and adjacent parts of an animal, dressed for market; as, a shoulder of mutton
shoulder: If someone offers you a shoulder to cry on or is a shoulder to cry on, they listen sympathetically as you talk about your troubles. Roland sometimes saw me as a shoulder to cry on
shoulder: a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
shoulder: If you shoulder someone aside or if you shoulder your way somewhere, you push past people roughly using your shoulder. The policemen rushed past him, shouldering him aside She could do nothing to stop him as he shouldered his way into the house He shouldered past Harlech and opened the door
shoulder: The area of an artifact that divides the blade from the stem or hafting area
shoulder: When you talk about someone's problems or responsibilities, you can say that they carry them on their shoulders. No one suspected the anguish he carried on his shoulders
shoulder: If two or more people stand shoulder to shoulder, they are standing next to each other, with their shoulders touching. They fell into step, walking shoulder to shoulder with their heads bent against the rain
shoulder: a cut of beef from the shoulder of the animal
shoulder: The section of a bottle between the neck and the main body
shoulder: An area adjacent to the edge of paved runways, taxiways, or aprons providing a transition between the pavement and the adjacent surface; support for aircraft running off the pavement; enhanced drainage; and blast protection (4)
shoulder: as the projection around a tenon at the end of a piece of timber, the part of the top of a type which projects beyond the base of the raised character, etc
shoulder: The area where the head of the cigar meets the barrel
shoulder: To push with the shoulder; to make one's way, as through a crowd, by using the shoulders; to move swaying the shoulders from side to side
shoulder: The edge of a tire's tread where it joins the sidewall
shoulder: lift onto one's shoulders
shoulder: {f} place on the shoulder; take on an obligation, carry a burden, take on responsibility; pave the way, create a path
shoulder: To accept responsibility for
shoulder: Feathers overlying bases of median secondary coverts Synonym(s): lesser secondary coverts, marginal coverts In picture it is referred to as lesser secondary coverts
shoulder: To push or thrust with the shoulder; to push with violence; to jostle
shoulder: A part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency; a hard shoulder (UK)
shoulder: The angle of a bastion included between the face and flank
shoulder: narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road
shoulder: lower corner of the blade portion of a point where it joins the stem
shoulder: carry a burden, either real or metaphoric; "shoulder the burden"
shoulder: The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding area
shoulder: push with the shoulders; "He shouldered his way into the crowd"
shoulder: a flange which prevents the carving tool from being driven into the handle and splitting it proper Also called 'bolster' or 'stop'
shoulder: A shoulder is a joint of meat from the upper part of the front leg of an animal. shoulder of lamb. see also cold-shoulder, hard shoulder
shoulder: narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula a cut of beef from the shoulder of the animal push with the shoulders; "He shouldered his way into the crowd"
shoulder: The flesh and muscles connected with the shoulder joint; the upper part of the back; that part of the human frame on which it is most easy to carry a heavy burden; often used in the plural
shoulder: Curved area between the head and wall
shoulder: The shoulder should have the same slope or angle as the pastern (see diagram at right) The ideal slope of the shoulder is approximately 45 to 50 degrees In general, the angle of the pastern will correspond with the angle of the shoulder Stride length is largely determined by the conformation of the shoulder The straighter the shoulder, the shorter the stride Also, a straight shoulder absorbs concussion instead of dispensing it and will put stress on the bones of the leg and shoulder Look for balance, symmetry and good muscling A straight line from the point of the shoulder (front on view) should bisect the entire front leg all the way to the toe Also, the width of the toes on the ground should be the same width as their origin in the chest
shoulder: This sits proud of the base of the box and allows the lid to locate more easily especially where the lid is hinged
shoulder: The upper, diminishing-gradient portion of a film characteristic curve, which represents the region of overexposure
shoulder: (1) That part of the top surface of an approach embankment, causeway, or cut immediately adjoining the roadway that accommodates stopped vehicles in emergencies and laterally supports base and surface courses (2) A graded and compacted area on either side of the runway to minimize the risk of accident to aircraft running off or landing off the runway
shoulder: To carry (something) on ones shoulders
shoulder: The joint, or the region of the joint, by which the fore limb is connected with the body or with the shoulder girdle; the projection formed by the bones and muscles about that joint
shoulder: the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
shoulder: The place where one of the boards of a book joins the spine
shoulder: Areas of the hull with an abrupt change in volume Usually found just aft of the bow and forward of the stern
shoulder: Your shoulders are between your neck and the tops of your arms. She led him to an armchair, with her arm round his shoulder He glanced over his shoulder and saw me watching him
shoulder: Out edges of tread
shoulder: The shoulders of a piece of clothing are the parts that cover your shoulders. extravagant fashions with padded shoulders
shoulder: {i} part of the body between the neck and the upper arm (in humans or animals); something which resembles a shoulder; area bordering a road
shoulder: Outer edge of a rounded textblock spine against which the cover board fits The shoulder is made when a book is rounded and backed Also called a ridge, butt, flange, groove, abutment and ledge
shoulder: To push (a person or thing) using ones shoulder
shoulder: That which supports or sustains; support
shoulder: The raised rim of the traditionally shaped plate
shoulder: The side of a ball race, also a surface in a bearing application or shaft which axially positions a bearing and takes the thrust load
shoulder: of Bastion
shoulder: The edge of the key that touches the face of the lock to define how far the key is inserted into the lock
shoulder: a chip on one's shoulder: see chip to rub shoulders with: see rub
shoulder: If people work or stand shoulder to shoulder, they work together in order to achieve something, or support each other. They could fight shoulder-to-shoulder against a common enemy
shoulder: The angle formed by one face and one flank of the bastion