noun
- a stone or concrete block forming the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, typically separating it from the road
Usage: British English; American English uses 'curb' or 'curb stone'
Examples
- The child sat on the kerbstone waiting for the bus.
- She tripped over the kerbstone while crossing the street.
- The kerbstone was painted white to improve visibility at night.
- Parked cars lined the street, their wheels resting against the kerbstone.
- The council replaced the damaged kerbstones along the high street.