curbs

Meanings

• noun

  A low wall or barrier, typically at the side of a road, to prevent vehicles from running down a kerb or pavement.

  - "The curbs were damaged when the bus swerved off the road."
  - "People often step over the curbs when they cross the street."
  - "The cyclist dismounted and walked his bike around the curb."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curbs
urbs , perks , works

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Variants

List of all variants of curbs that leads to same result
curb , curbs , kerb , kerbs , curbed , curbing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, a curb was a narrow strip of land at the side of a road, used to turn horses around. The word comes from the Old English word 'cyrfe,' meaning a turn or a bend.

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Trivia

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1. Curbs were originally made of wood, but were later replaced with stone or concrete.

2. The longest continuous curb in the world is in Reims, France, and is 3,244 meters long.

3. In some countries, curbs are painted red to indicate no parking zones.

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Related Concepts

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1. kerb: A kerb is a raised edge or strip at the side of a road or pavement, used to mark a boundary or to prevent vehicles from encroaching onto a footpath or verge.

2. sidewalk: A sidewalk is a narrow strip of land along the side of a road, used for pedestrians to walk on.

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Culture

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Curbs have cultural significance in various ways. In literature, curbs have been used as metaphors for boundaries or limits. In art, curbs have been depicted as part of urban landscapes. In music, the term 'curb' has been used in rap and hip hop culture to refer to a high-performance car that is driven aggressively.

How to Memorize "curbs"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a low wall or barrier at the side of a road. Imagine a car swerving off the road and hitting the curb. Visualize people crossing the street and stepping over the curb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curb' with the side of the road. Remember that it is a barrier that prevents vehicles from running onto the pavement or sidewalk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Urinate Regularly Before Curbs' to remember the spelling of the word 'curbs'.

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