kerb

Meanings

• noun

  The edge of a roadway, pavement, or other surface, designed to prevent vehicles from veering off or to channel water away.

  - "The car hit the kerb and suffered damage."
  - "The cyclist swerved to avoid hitting the kerb."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kerb
curve , erve , gerve , erve,erve

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Old English cyrfe, from cyrgan, to turn, curve.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kerb' is also used in cricket to refer to the edge of the pitch.

2. In some countries, the term 'kerb' is replaced with 'curb'

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Related Concepts

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1. sidewalk: A sidewalk is a narrow paved area alongside a road, for pedestrians to walk on. It is often adjacent to a kerb.

2. curb: The term 'curb' is often used interchangeably with 'kerb', although it can also refer to a high edge, such as a curbstone.

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Culture

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In literature, the kerb often represents a boundary or limit, such as in the phrase 'pushing the envelope'. In art, kerbs have been used as a visual element in urban landscapes.

How to Memorize "kerb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a roadway with a distinct edge that separates the pavement from the grass or shoulder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kerb' with the edge of a road or pavement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Keep Every Right By The Kerb' to remember the spelling of 'kerb'.

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