Curbstone: meaning, definitions and examples
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curbstone
[ ˈkɜːrbstoʊn ]
construction material
A curbstone is a stone or concrete block that forms the edge of a sidewalk or street. It is typically used to define the boundary between pedestrian walkways and vehicular roads. Curbstones provide structural support and can help with water drainage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The city installed new curbstones along the road.
- He stumbled over the curbstone while crossing the street.
- The curbstones were painted to improve visibility.
Translations
Translations of the word "curbstone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meio-fio
🇮🇳 कर्बस्टोन
🇩🇪 Bordstein
🇮🇩 batu pinggir
🇺🇦 бордюр
🇵🇱 krawężnik
🇯🇵 縁石
🇫🇷 trottoir
🇪🇸 bordillo
🇹🇷 kaldırım taşı
🇰🇷 연석
🇸🇦 حجر الرصيف
🇨🇿 obrubník
🇸🇰 obrubník
🇨🇳 路缘石
🇸🇮 robnik
🇮🇸 kantsteinn
🇰🇿 жол жиектері
🇬🇪 საფეხურის ქვა
🇦🇿 kənar daş
🇲🇽 borde
Etymology
The term 'curbstone' originates from the late 19th century, combining 'curb', which stems from the Old French 'corbeille', meaning 'basket', and is linked to the notion of enclosing or edging. The term 'stone' refers to the solid, durable material typically used in construction. Historically, curbstones were used not only for practical purposes in urban planning — to delineate paths and roadways — but also served aesthetic functions in landscape design. Over time, as urban development increased, the use of curbstones became standard in city infrastructure, symbolizing the transition from rural to urban living, emphasizing organization and safety in pedestrian traffic.