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Meanings of kerb in English

Portuguese
guia
Catalan
vorada
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An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

        guia
        Synonyms
        Examples for "curb"
        Examples for "curb"
        1
        The International Energy Agency also said high prices could curb oil demand.
        Reuters
        2
        However, they supported measures to curb both practices, the Transportation Department said.
        Reuters
        3
        The government says it does not curb legitimate criticism or free speech.
        Reuters
        4
        Several companies are overhauling policies to curb misinformation ahead of the vote.
        Reuters
        5
        In Obama's view, China also needed urgently to curb its pollution levels.
        The Guardian
        1
        It is far too easy to blame 'special events' for curbing growth.
        The Irish Times
        2
        High prices are curbing fuel use in Europe and the United States.
        Reuters
        3
        Aid agencies said curbing emissions was key to preventing climate-change related disasters.
        Reuters
        4
        Opposition figures say they fear the Council could issue laws curbing freedoms.
        Reuters
        5
        The latest idea on curbing house prices might be missing the mark.
        Radio NZ
        Usage of kerb in English
        1
        He may have taken a bend too quickly or struck the kerb.
        The draining lake
        2
        The Bentley.' The subdued grey vehicle slowed and pulled to the kerb.
        Carte Blanche
        3
        He stood on the kerb of the monument, talking to himself savagely.
        Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days
        4
        Owen lingered on the kerb, inveighing against the stupidity of his set.
        Evelyn Innes
        5
        I sank down onto the kerb, my shoes nestled in broken glass.
        The whole world: a novel
        6
        He stood outside on the kerb while they fetched him a hansom.
        A Prince of Sinners
        7
        Several women with small children were sitting on the kerb, looking tired.
        The South African
        8
        I've a right to sell flowers if I keep off the kerb.
        Pygmalion
        9
        You can have an accident while you're drawn up alongside the kerb.
        Mr. Prohack
        10
        I looked at Ralph's ball, which was lying close to the kerb.
        The Clicking of Cuthbert
        11
        The Capri crunched against the kerb and Humph hooted the horn twice.
        The coldest blood
        12
        The Vectra cut a corner, and jerked harshly up a high kerb.
        Pack animals
        13
        He rested it by the kerb of the sidewalk and approached the railings.
        The Red Planet
        14
        He turned on the edge of the kerb as the bus started again.
        Widdershins
        15
        Most of the students were seated in a row, dejectedly, upon the kerb.
        Active Service
        16
        Gardaí believe the crash happened when the man's motorcycle hit a kerb .
        The Irish Times
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        Translations for kerb
        Portuguese
        guiameio-fio
        Catalan
        vorada
        Kerb through the time
        Kerb across language varieties
        United Kingdom
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