Curb
/kɜːrb/noun
A raised edge or border along a street or path.
Did you know?The word 'curb' traces back to a term meaning 'to restrain' or 'to check', linking it to ancient practices of controlling not just horses, but also one's own impulses.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
corbe
“an edge or border, often to restrain.”
Middle English
Middle English
curbe
“to restrain, check, or control.”
14th Century
English
curb
“a restraining effect or border.”
Modern English
English
curb
“a physical edge or barrier used to control movement.”
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