(chiefly automotive) A seat belt worn over one shoulder and diagonally across the upper body (following the lower margin of the ribcage as it descends), providing restraint for the upper torso (often coupled with a lap belt which restrains the pelvic area and prevents submarining).

(historical) An ornamental knot of ribbon or lace worn on the shoulders of fashionable men's jackets, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

plural of shoulder knot

plural of shoulder to cry on

plural of shoulder block

(nautical) A block with a projection, or shoulder, near the upper end, so that it can rest against a spar without jamming the rope.

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

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).

(idiomatic) Someone offering emotional support to another in distress.