Curbings

/ˈkɜːrbɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curbing; multiple sections of curbs or edges, particularly along streets or sidewalks.

Etymology

From 'curbing' (both the action and material) plus the plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

In infrastructure and construction, 'curbings' refers to actual physical materials, making this word a perfect example of how English nouns can simultaneously describe actions and objects.

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