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broad-shouldered

UK
/brɔːdˈʃəʊldəd/
US
/brɔdˈʃoʊldərd/

Translations

broad-shoulderedadjective
broader-shouldered
Comp.
broadest-shouldered
Super.
UK
/brɔːdˈʃəʊldəd/
US
/brɔdˈʃoʊldərd/
aux larges épaules
The broad-shouldered man easily carried the heavy boxes up the stairs.
L'homme aux larges épaules a facilement monté les cartons lourds dans les escaliers.
Additional translations
de forte carrureAu sens figuré : solide, capable d’assumer de lourdes responsabilités.
Synonyms
muscular
stout
brawny
burly
stocky

Definitions

broad-shoulderedadjective
Having wide or large shoulders.
The broad-shouldered man easily carried the heavy boxes up the stairs.
Capable of bearing heavy responsibilities or difficulties; strong and resilient.
The company needs a broad-shouldered leader who can navigate tough times.
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