Definition of kerb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
infrastructureRare UK raised edge between pavement and roadRare UK
- She tripped over the kerb while walking.
2.
architectureRare UK stone ring around a tombRare UK
- The ancient tomb was surrounded by a kerb.
Verb
1.
automotiveRare UK damage vehicle wheels by hitting the road edge while parkingRare UK
- He accidentally kerbed the car while parking.
2.
constructionRare UK build a raised edge around an area for containmentRare UK
- They kerbed the garden to prevent soil erosion.
Images of kerb
raised edge between pavement and road 
stone ring around a tomb
Expressions with kerb
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strike the edge of the pavement with a vehicle
She accidentally hit the kerb while parking.
drive very close to the kerb for parking or passing
The driver had to hug the kerb to let the ambulance pass.
attractiveness of a house from the street
The house has great kerb appeal with its new paint.
driver loitering for illicit activities
Residents complained about kerb crawlers in the neighborhood.
driving slowly along a road looking for prostitutes
The police arrested him for kerb crawling in the downtown area..
in a position at the edge of the sidewalk
The children waited on the kerb for the bus.
weight of a vehicle with fuel, no passengers
The car's kerb weight affects its fuel efficiency.
safety steps taught for crossing the street carefully
Children learn the kerb drill at school for crossing roads.
market for trading securities outside official exchanges
Many investors turn to the kerb market for quick trades.
Origin of kerb
Old Norse, kerf (cutting)
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Examples of kerb in a sentence
Children sat on the kerb, watching the parade. The kerb was intricately carved with symbols. Visitors admired the kerb encircling the monument. She kerbed the wheels while making a sharp turn. The driver kerbed the vehicle during the test drive. They decided to kerb the driveway for better aesthetics.
The workers kerbed the path to enhance its appearance.
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- French:bordure, abîmer, ...
- German:Bordstein, rammen, ...
- Italian:cordolo, danneggiare, ...
- Spanish:bordillo, raspar, ...
- Portuguese:meio-fio, bater no passeio, ...
- Chinese:路缘石, 刮到, ...
- Japanese:縁石, 縁石にぶつける, ...
- Arabic:حافَّةُ الرَّصيفِ, خَدَشَ الجنط, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂפַת הַמִּדְרָכָה, לִפְגוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:бордюр, ударять колеса о бордюр, ...
- Ukrainian:бордюр, вдарятися об бордюр, ...
- Hindi:फुटपाथ का किनारा, कर्ब से टकराना, ...
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