shoulder

US /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
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1.

spalla

the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm

:
He carried the bag on his shoulder.
Portava la borsa sulla spalla.
She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.
Gli ha picchiettato la spalla per attirare la sua attenzione.
2.

banchina, spalla stradale

the part of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

:
The car pulled over to the shoulder of the road.
L'auto si è accostata alla banchina della strada.
It's dangerous to drive on the shoulder.
È pericoloso guidare sulla banchina.
1.

caricare in spalla, assumersi

to put something on one's shoulder or shoulders

:
He shouldered his rifle and continued walking.
Si caricò il fucile in spalla e continuò a camminare.
She shouldered the heavy burden with determination.
Si caricò il pesante fardello con determinazione.