kerbstone
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Ms Quinn has lived there for more than 20 years and said the unadopted part of the development has crumbling kerbstones, potholes and looks run down.
From BBC
Not to be outdone in their demonstration of county pride, in Crossmaglen people have painted the kerbstones and even the road markings in orange and white.
From BBC
He said: "We've had flooding before with water just above the kerbstones, but never this high, it's the worst I've ever seen it."
From BBC
In the areas where Donal and Karl grew up, even now the colour of flags and kerbstones determines who is welcome where, but they hope their artwork will transcend that.
From BBC
Here locals who express loyalty to London by lining streets with Britain’s Union Jack flags and painting kerbstones red, white and blue can buy the flutes and drums played during the province’s divisive “marching season”.
From Reuters
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