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Shoulder

/ʃˈoʊldər/
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(noun) The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and arm socket.

Bill tapped me on the shoulder.
The rich friend gave him the cold shoulder.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He carried the heavy canvas bag over his ____ while walking up the steep hill to the mountain cabin.

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