- shouldering
- Maneuvering a vessel in contact with an opposing vessel to cause the opposing vessel to turn away. Shouldering is undertaken with the intent of minimizing damage to the opposing vessel.
Military dictionary. 2000.
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Shouldering — 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
shouldering — n. act of carrying a load on one s shoulders; act of accepting a responsibility; act of placing a weapon on one s shoulder (Military) shoul·der || ʃəʊldÉ™(r) n. part of the body between the neck and the upper arm (in humans or animals);… … English contemporary dictionary
shouldering — shoul·der·ing … English syllables
shouldering — ˈshōld(ə)riŋ noun ( s) Etymology: shoulder (I) + ing : a projecting or supporting part: as a. : the mortar under the edge of roofing slates b … Useful english dictionary
shouldering arms — holding the rifle against one s shoulder in a resting parade position … English contemporary dictionary
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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
