Definition: a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road
Usage: the car pulled off onto the shoulder
Similar words: edge
Definition: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
Usage: the edge of the leaf is wavy; she sat on the edge of the bed; the water's edge
Synonyms: berm
Definition: a narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope