shouldering file (sholderingfil)

A flat, safe-edged file, the narrower sides of which are parallel and inclined. See V - file. E. H. Knight. shoulder-joint (shōl'der-joint), n. The joint between the humerus and the pectoral girdle. In most mammals the humerus and scapula are alone con cerned, but in the monotremes and lower animals the coracoid bone also takes part. The joint is a ball-and socket or enarthrodial one, permitting extensive movements. See cuts under shoulder, sternum, and interclavicle. shoulder-knot (shōl'dėr-not), n. 1. A knot of ribbon or of metal lace worn on the shoulder. The fashion was introduced from France in the time of Charles II. It is now confined to servants in livery. Sir, I admire the mode of your shoulder - knot ; methinks it hangs very emphatically, and carries an air of travel in it; your sword-knot too is.. modish. Farquhar, Constant Couple, i. 1. I could not but wonder to see pantaloons and shoulder knots crowding among the common clowns [on a jury]. Roger North , Lord Guilford, I. 289. It is impo ible to describe all the execution that was done by the shoulder - knot , while that fashion prevailed. IMG:content-0942.png:[blocks in formation] He then mends the shoulder -strap of his powder-horn shouter (shou'tér), n. 1. One who shouts. and pouches. W. M. Baker, New Timothy, p. 203. 2. A narrow strap of cloth edged with gold bullion, and in most cases ornamented with gold or silver bullion, worn on the shoulder by naval and military commi ioned officers as a badge of rank. The color of the cloth in the United States army distinguishes the various corps, while in the navy a peculiar ornament in addition to the of rank is used to designate the corps. A strap without a bar signifies a second lieutenant, the corresponding navy grade being the ensign; one bar, first lieutenant in the army and junior lieutenant in the navy; two bars, captain in the army and lieutenant in the navy; a gold leaf, major and lieutenant-commander; a silver leaf, lieutenant-colonel and commander; a silver eagle, colonel and captain; a silver star, brigadier-general and commodore; two silver stars, major-general and rear-admiral; three silver stars, lieutenant-general and vice-admiral; four silver stars, general and admiral. In the army of the United States the rank of officers is determined by the insignia on the epaulettes and shoulder-straps. Wilhelm , Mil. Dict., p. 475.