The term 'shoulder' can be defined in many ways, and the crossword solutions reflect this. The word 'ACCEPT' is a verb meaning to receive or take something willingly, which can be related to the idea of carrying a burden on one's shoulders. 'JOSTLE' is a verb meaning to PUSH or elbow someone roughly, which could be seen as a physical manifestation of the phrase 'shouldering the burden'. 'SHOVE' is a verb meaning to PUSH roughly, which is similar to JOSTLE but with more force. 'BEAR' is a verb meaning to CARRY or support, which is another way of saying that one is shouldering a burden. 'PUSH' is a verb meaning to apply force to an object in order to move it, which could be seen as a metaphor for taking on a responsibility. 'BERM' is a noun meaning a ridge of land, which could be seen as a physical representation of the idea of shouldering a burden. 'CARRY' is a verb meaning to transport or support, which is another way of saying that one is shouldering a burden. Finally, 'STRAP' is a noun meaning a band of material used to secure or fasten something, which could be seen as a physical representation of the idea of shouldering a burden.