Kerb: meaning, definitions and examples
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kerb
[ kɜːb ]
road
A stone edging to a pavement or raised path.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The kerb is painted yellow to indicate no parking.
- She tripped and fell off the kerb.
- We sat on the kerb waiting for the bus.
British English
The edge of the raised pavement at the side of a road.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He stepped off the kerb without looking.
- The children played ball near the kerb.
- The dog ran along the kerb chasing a cat.
British English
To put a kerb or curb on (a street or pavement).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The council decided to kerb the street for safety reasons.
- They kerbed the sidewalk to prevent cars from parking there.
Translations
Translations of the word "kerb" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meio-fio
🇮🇳 फुटपाथ
🇩🇪 Bordstein
🇮🇩 tepi trotoar
🇺🇦 бордюр
🇵🇱 krawężnik
🇯🇵 縁石（えんせき）
🇫🇷 bordure
🇪🇸 bordillo
🇹🇷 kaldırım taşı
🇰🇷 연석
🇸🇦 رصيف الشارع
🇨🇿 obrubník
🇸🇰 obrubník
🇨🇳 路缘石
🇸🇮 robnjak
🇮🇸 gangstéttarbrún
🇰🇿 бордюр
🇬🇪 ბორდიური
🇦🇿 bordür
🇲🇽 borde
Word origin
The word 'kerb' originated from Middle English 'curb', which came from Old North French 'curb', meaning 'strap, curb on a horse'. The spelling 'kerb' is primarily used in British English, while 'curb' is more common in American English. The concept of using kerbs for road edges dates back to ancient times when stones were placed along the sides of roads to guide chariots and prevent them from veering off course.