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shoulder / verge

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ˈbɛɾ.mɐ/ber·ma

Definition

1

A strip of land, usually unpaved, alongside a road or path.

Usage examples

The driver stopped the vehicle on the shoulder to check a tire.
Parking on the shoulder of motorways is prohibited.

Common combinations

road shoulderverge