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Roadside bear (8)

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I believe the answer is:

shoulder

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This might be a double definition.

'roadside' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'bear' is the second definition.
(both can mean to carry or take responsibility for)

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(Other definitions for shoulder that I've seen before include "take responsibility?" , "Upper body joint" , "Undertake (burden)" , "Carry a burden" , "Joint - ours held (anag)" .)

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