hard-shoulderstop
nounUK /ˌhɑːd ˈʃəʊldə stɒp/
US /ˌhɑːrd ˈʃoʊldər stɑːp/
A hard-shoulderstop is a special stopping place beside a big road where cars can pull over in an emergency.
The driver heard a strange noise and pulled into the hard-shoulderstop to check the tires.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brief pause in a game or activity to deal with a problem.
The referee called a hard-shoulderstop when a player got hurt.
3. A safe spot on the side of a race track where a car can stop.
The racer steered into the hard-shoulderstop after a flat tire.
4. A place where a truck can stop to rest or fix something.
The trucker used the hard-shoulderstop to tighten a loose strap.