noun
- Plural of kerbstone; stones or concrete blocks that form the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, typically separating it from the road.
Usage: British English; American English uses 'curb' or 'curbstone'; Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple stones
Examples
- The kerbstones along the high street were recently replaced with new granite blocks.
- Children played hopscotch on the pavement, jumping between the kerbstones.
- The car's tire hit the kerbstone as it turned the corner too sharply.
- Damaged kerbstones were repaired by the local council maintenance team.
- She carefully stepped over the kerbstones while crossing the busy intersection.
- The kerbstones marked the boundary between the pedestrian zone and the road.