"kerbside" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kerbsides [plural]
Etymology: kerb + side Etymology templates: {{compound|en|kerb|side}} kerb + side Head templates: {{en-noun}} kerbside (plural kerbsides)
  1. The side of the road, along which a kerb runs. Categories (topical): Roads Synonyms: curbside [Canada, US]

Inflected forms

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