kerb

American

[kurb] / kɜrb /

noun

British.

curb.

kerb British

/ kɜːb /

noun

a line of stone or concrete forming an edge between a pavement and a roadway, so that the pavement is some 15 cm above the level of the road

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verb

(tr) to provide with or enclose with a kerb

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Etymology

Origin of kerb

C17: from Old French courbe bent, from Latin curvus; see _curve

Example Sentences

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Affected islanders have been urged to visit East side Kerb, opposite East Cowes Town Hall or County Hall reception in Newport.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

"It's so much cheaper and simpler," said Ged O'Sullivan, a 65-year-old pub owner who cut his plug-in hybrid's charging bill by 30% with Connected Kerb.

From Reuters • Feb. 14, 2022

Connected Kerb uses long-term contracts spanning 15 to 25 years, financed by large infrastructure banks and groups like infrastructure investor Equitix.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2021

According to a from his Off the Kerb management company, the agent and producer "passed away in his sleep at home" on Monday.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2013

"No, Excellency, the coffee will be hot and refreshing at Kerb, where we arrive about seven."

From Visionaries by Huneker, James

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