shoulder

A narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road.

“the car pulled off onto the shoulder”

A ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula.

A cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg.

The part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder.

“an ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform”

The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm.

Carry a burden, either real or metaphoric.

“shoulder the burden”

Lift onto one's shoulders.

Push with the shoulders.

“He shouldered his way into the crowd”