Hard shoulder

Hard shoulder

/ˌhɑːd ˈʃəʊldə/
Noun United Kingdom

Shoulder on the side of the road that’s paved.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Hard shoulder, that is."
"I've never seen such a Hard shoulder in all my life."

Etymology & History

British emergency lane on motorway. Americans use 'shoulder'. British road terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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