hard shoulder

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Noun hard shoulder has 1 sense

hard shoulder - a paved strip beside a motorway (for stopping in emergencies)
--₁ is a kind of shoulder, berm

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Hard Shoulder

Definition:

A designated and reinforced area at the edge of a road, designed for emergency stopping and temporary parking of vehicles.

Parts of speech:

Noun

Senses:

A designated area at the side of a road for emergency stopping and temporary parking.
The reinforced strip of the road shoulder.

Usages:

Popular: The term "hard shoulder" is commonly used in British English.

Local: Known as the "emergency lane" in the United States.

Sample Sentences:

When their car broke down, they safely parked on the hard shoulder.
Drivers are advised not to stop on the hard shoulder unless it's an emergency.
The hard shoulder provides a safe area for vehicles to stop in case of a breakdown.

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