- a variation of curbstone.
kerbstone
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A day after the article was published, Englishman Simon Andrews was killed after colliding with a kerbstone.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2014
Laborer Rowlands is laying a kerbstone along the edge of the Row.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then, just as he turned to move on, something lying at his feet almost at the edge of the kerbstone attracted his attention.
From Mysterious Mr. Sabin by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
The cab from which Julian had apparently just alighted was drawn up by the kerbstone.
From Flames by Hichens, Robert Smythe
It may occur also from tripping on a loose stone or slipping off the kerbstone.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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