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kerb
[ kurb ]
kerb
/ 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
verb
- tr to provide with or enclose with a kerb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kerb1
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Example Sentences
After an interval Norman spoke again, "The carriage turned right over—her head struck on the kerb stone—"
At the top of the boulevard there was a barrow of flowers drawn up alongside the kerb.
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.
At that moment an errand-boy was slowly propelling a carrier tricycle along by the kerb.
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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