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shoulder-to-shoulder

shoulder-to-shoulder adverb: in close proximity; side-by-side.

Adverb

shoulder-to-shoulder (not comparable)

  1. In close proximity; side-by-side.
    Synonyms:
    cheek by jowl
  2. (figuratively) Whilst closely cooperating; with hearty and united action or effort.

Synonyms of shoulder-to-shoulder

Forms of shoulder-to-shoulder

alternative formshoulder to shoulder

Questions about shoulder-to-shoulder

What does shoulder-to-shoulder mean?
Shoulder-to-shoulder means in close proximity; side-by-side.
What part of speech is shoulder-to-shoulder?
Shoulder-to-shoulder is an adverb.

Words near shoulder-to-shoulder in the dictionary

  1. shoulder-of-mutton sails
  2. shoulder-pole
  3. shoulder-poles
  4. shoulder-strap
  5. shoulder-straps
  6. shoulder-to-shoulder
  7. shoulderable
  8. shoulderbag
  9. shoulderbags
  10. shoulderband snail
  11. shoulderbelt

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