Kerb: alternatives and connections

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Kerb

See Curb.

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Edge 76% connected

The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument; as, the edge of an ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Curbstone 70% connected

A stone /et along a margin as a and protection, as along the edge of a sidewalk next the roadway; an edge stone.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Kerbstone 70% connected

See Curbstone.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Curb 92% connected

To bend or curve

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Curbing 92% connected

of Curb

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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