Hard Shoulder (Noun)
Meaning
A paved strip beside a motorway (for stopping in emergencies).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hard shoulder is designated for emergency use and drivers should avoid stopping there unnecessarily.
- A well-lit hard shoulder made the driver feel safer when changing the flat tire at night.
- During roadworks, traffic congestion often builds up near the hard shoulder as lanes merge into a single file.
- After a puncture, she managed to steer her car safely onto the hard shoulder and warn other drivers with hazard lights.
- Cars involved in the accident were moved to the hard shoulder to allow traffic to continue flowing smoothly.