"drop kerb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: drop kerbs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} drop kerb (plural drop kerbs)
  1. A kerb of reduced height to allow vehicles access to properties adjoining a road, or to assist wheelchair users. Synonyms: driveway access, vehicle crossover, curb cut [US], curb ramp, dropped kerb [UK], pram ramp, kerb ramp [Australia], dropkerb
    Sense id: en-drop_kerb-en-noun-kg6XFt9J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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