Shoulder

/ˈʃəʊldə/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters

Definition of Shoulder

noun

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.
(topography) A shelf between two levels.
The flat portion of type that is below the bevelled portion that joins up with the face.
(of an object) The portion between the neck and the body.

verb

To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
To put (something) on one's shoulders.
To place (something) against one's shoulders.
To bear a burden, as a financial obligation.
To accept responsibility for.
"shoulder the blame"

Anagrams of Shoulder

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "shoulder":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

dholes dorsel douser holder hordes horsed housed housel houser hurdle hurled louder loured loused lushed+12 more

5-LETTER WORDS

dhole doers doles doser douse druse duels dulse dures duros euros helos herds herls heros+6 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "shoulder" and rearranging:

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Rhyming Words

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