English Explanatory Dictionary

curb cut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small ramp cut into a curb to allow wheelchairs, baby carriages, bicycles, etc. to more easily enter or leave a sidewalk.
  2. A lowered area of curb to allow vehicles to access driveways or approaches, a drop kerb.

Word forms

curb cut curb cuts

Etymology

Compound of curb + cut. Attested since the 1920s in the “vehicle access” sense.

Synonyms

curb ramp dropped kerb kerb ramp pram ramp

Derived words

curb cut effect
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