heave-shoulder

historical

(religion, historical) The shoulder of an animal elevated in sacrifice.

Japanese Meaning

宗教的・歴史的な文脈で、犠牲として捧げられる動物の肩部。

Before dawn the village elders placed the heave-shoulder on the altar and intoned their blessings.

夜明け前、村の長老たちは生贄の肩を祭壇に置き、祝詞を唱えた。

Sense（1）

(religion, historical) The shoulder of an animal elevated in sacrifice.

heave-shoulders

（ plural ）