1. carrying or supporting something on one’s shoulder
Usage: present participle of shoulder
2. taking on or accepting responsibility for something
Usage: present participle of shoulder
3. pushing forcefully with one’s shoulder
Usage: present participle of shoulder

1. the action of carrying something on one’s shoulder
2. the action of taking on responsibility

Examples

• He was shouldering a heavy backpack during the hike.
• She is shouldering the responsibility for the entire project.
• The crowd was shouldering through the narrow doorway.
• The shouldering of such a burden requires great strength.
• They were shouldering their way to the front of the line.
• His shouldering of the blame impressed everyone.
• The workers were shouldering large bags of cement.
• The shouldering of community duties brings people together.