noun, British English - a short, widened area at the side of a road where vehicles can stop for a short time, but which is not a service station
noun - a narrow channel or small valley formed by running water, especially after heavy rain; a channel or passage for carrying water away, especially at the side of a road or roof
noun, American English - a short stay in a place that you make on a long journey to somewhere else
noun, British English - the distinctive colours and design used on vehicles, especially aircraft, trains, or company cars
adjective, formal - happening, coming, or existing before something else in time, order, or position