kerb

[ kurb ]

noun

, British.

1. curb ( defs 1, 15 ).

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

After an interval Norman spoke again, "The carriage turned right over—her head struck on the kerb stone—"

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At the top of the boulevard there was a barrow of flowers drawn up alongside the kerb.

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We have known him to disport for half a day upon the kerb-stone, carrying on with all his might to whomsoever would endure it.

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At that moment an errand-boy was slowly propelling a carrier tricycle along by the kerb.

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A big fire burned there behind a wire guard, and within the iron kerb stood the kettle he had boiled to make tea.

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