plural of hard shoulder

a type of padding sometimes used in clothing to give the wearer the illusion of less sloping shoulders. / a piece of protective equipment used in American and Canadian football.

plural of shoulder girdle

(Australian rules football) A bump of an opponent, using the side of the body, i.e. roughly the hip through to the upper arm and shoulder; the upper arm is held close against the body. Such a bump is considered fair play unless it is a push in the back or hits the opponent's head (a high contact).

(anatomy) The human pectoral girdle, consisting of the collarbones and shoulder blades

The glenohumeral joint.

Alternative form of shoulder blade

(of a garment) not covering the shoulders.

(intransitive, military) Of a soldier at drill, to place a rifle on the right shoulder, with the forearm parallel to the ground and the hand holding the butt.

(idiomatic) the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broad, shoulders.