Kerb (Noun)
Meaning
An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The driver was careful not to hit the kerb when pulling out of the parking space.
- The city workers repaired the broken kerb in front of the old house.
- The bicycle path ran along the kerb, separating the cyclists from the cars.
- Parked cars often had a tire or two on the kerb, making it difficult for pedestrians to pass.
- The storm drain was located in the gutter that ran alongside the kerb.