Shoulder on the side of the road that’s paved.
Hard shoulder
Example Sentences
"Pull over onto the hard shoulder."
"Only stop on the hard shoulder in emergencies."
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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