(idiomatic, chiefly of communicating) In a straightforward manner; directly; bluntly.

plural of white-shouldered antshrike

plural of red-shouldered hawk

A medium-sized hawk native to North America, of species Buteo lineatus.

A rare bird, Psephotus chrysopterygius, found mainly in Queensland, Australia.

plural of golden-shouldered parrot

(nautical) A triangular sail carried on a boat's mast.

(obsolete, slang) Used as an aside to indicate insincerity, negation, or disbelief.

To turn away, refusing to listen.

To position one's shoulders back and in a straight line, forming a sort of square's edge. / (figuratively) To prepare to deal with a hard task, to ready oneself for difficulty.