New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
left shoulder arms — noun Etymology: from the imperative phrase left shoulder, arms : a position in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held in the left hand with the barrel resting against the left shoulder and the muzzle inclined to the rear often used as a… … Useful english dictionary
right shoulder arms — noun Etymology: from the imperative phrase right shoulder, arms : a position in the manual of arms in which the rifle is held in the right hand with the barrel resting against the right shoulder and the muzzle inclined to the rear often used as a … Useful english dictionary
Right shoulder arms — Shoulder Shoul der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shouldered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shouldering}.] 1. To push or thrust with the shoulder; to push with violence; to jostle. [1913 Webster] As they the earth would shoulder from her seat. Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Shoulder — Shoul der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shouldered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shouldering}.] 1. To push or thrust with the shoulder; to push with violence; to jostle. [1913 Webster] As they the earth would shoulder from her seat. Spenser. [1913 Webster] Around… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shoulder — [shōl′dər] n. [ME schuldere < OE sculdor, akin to Ger schulter < IE * skḷdhrā, shoulder blade used as a spade < base * (s)kel , to cut > SHELL, SHILLING, SKULL] 1. a) the joint connecting the arm or forelimb with the body b) the part… … English World dictionary
arms — n. weapons 1) to bear; take up arms 2) to call to arms 3) (mil.) inspection; left shoulder; order; port; present; right shoulder; trail arms! 4) to lay down one s arms 5) small arms 6) under arms ( armed ) misc. 7) up in arms ( stirred up ) * * * … Combinatory dictionary
Shoulder sleeve insignia — A shoulder sleeve insignia, (often abbreviated SSI) is an embroidered patch used by major formations of the United States Army. Each formation has a unique formation patch, and the US Army is unique among the US armed services in that all… … Wikipedia
shoulder — /ˈʃoʊldə / (say shohlduh) noun 1. either of two corresponding parts of the human body, situated at the top of the trunk and extending respectively from the right side and left side of the neck to the upper joint of the corresponding arm. 2.… …
shoulder — /shohl deuhr/, n. 1. the part of each side of the body in humans, at the top of the trunk, extending from each side of the base of the neck to the region where the arm articulates with the trunk. 2. Usually, shoulders. these two parts together… … Universalium
slope arms — noun : a former command and position in the manual of arms with the piece carried as in left shoulder arms except that the muzzle was turned a little to the right or left * * * slope arms To place or hold a rifle at the slope • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
