Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drop kerb

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.61 in modern English

Syllables: drop kerb
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A kerb of reduced height to allow vehicles access to properties adjoining a road, or to assist wheelchair users.

British usage

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

drop kerbs (plural)

Synonyms

driveway access vehicle crossover curb cut curb ramp dropped kerb pram ramp kerb ramp

Questions

What does drop kerb mean?: A kerb of reduced height to allow vehicles access to properties adjoining a road, or to assist wheelchair users.

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