kerb

[kurb]

noun

British.

1. curb.

kerb

/ kɜːb /

noun

1. 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

verb

1. (tr) to provide with or enclose with a kerb

Word History and Origins

Origin of kerb¹

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

Example Sentences

The Briton ran across the kerb at Turn Three on lap six and pulled some water from a puddle on to the track.

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Piastri's crash came as he hooked his inside wheel over the kerb at Turn Three, which immediately pitched his car into a spin and into the barriers.

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The Japanese lost control over the exit kerbs before spinning across the run-off area, and was fortunate to get away with just a light touch of the barrier.

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Verstappen was forced on to the kerb by the other cars squeezing him as they moved left to generate a better entry line to Turn One.

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A red flag because of a loose kerb interrupted proceedings for about 20 minutes, and limited the disadvantage that an engine problem could have inflicted on Piastri.

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