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Definition of curbing

curbing

/ˈkɜːr.bɪŋ/
(UK: kerbing)
curb · ing
Plural:curbings
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curbing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of restraining, limiting, or keeping something under control.

Example

"The new legislation focuses on the curbing of industrial carbon emissions."

2

North American A raised border of stone, concrete, or other rigid material forming a curb along the edge of a street, sidewalk, or landscaped area, or the material used to construct it.

Example

"The city crew spent the morning installing new granite curbing along the main avenue."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British and Commonwealth English, the spelling 'kerbing' is used for the stone or concrete edging along a street, whereas 'curbing' is reserved for the act of restraining; in American English, 'curbing' is used for both.

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• Nearby Words

curatorship
curatrix
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curbing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curbing
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