Curbstone

usgb/ˈkɜːrbstəʊn/
noun

A stone that forms the edge of a sidewalk or street.

She tripped over a loose curbstone and fell onto the sidewalk.
Visual representation of "curbstone" - A stone that forms the edge of a sidewalk or street

Often appears as...

  • loose curbstone
  • curbstone edge
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Visual representation of "curbstone"
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Urban Environments

Curbstones are commonly found in cityscapes or towns, marking pedestrian pathways.

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Modern urban planning includes the installation of uniform curbstones along the streets.
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Safety Barrier

Curbstones can act as barriers for pedestrians, keeping them safe from vehicles.

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Children are taught to stay within the curbstone boundaries when walking.
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Visual Cue

Curbstones often indicate a boundary between a road and a sidewalk visually.

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The freshly painted white curbstones made the street boundaries more noticeable.
Visual representation of the word "Curbstone"

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