curbing

noun
UK: /ˈkɜːbɪŋ/
US: /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/

  1. A raised edge along a street or path, often made of stone or concrete.

    1. The car jumped the curbing and crashed into the wall.
    2. The new curbing along Main Street really improves the look of the neighborhood, and provides extra safety.

Synonyms

controlling edge border
curbing verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'curb'; restricting or controlling something.

    1. He is curbing his spending.
    2. The government is curbing inflation by raising interest rates, a necessary measure for financial stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "curbing" is /ˈkɜːbɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curbing": controlling, edge, border.

Example usage of "curbing": "The car jumped the curbing and crashed into the wall.". More examples on the page.