Curb synonyms curb pronunciation curb translation english dictionary definition of curb.
Is a curb another word of gutter in the street.
ˈkɝːb an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones usually forming part of a gutter.
Usually curb and gutter are constructed together at a site.
Not only does it define the edges of the lot but it actually holds the pavement in place and serves as a termination to keep the pavement from expanding and deteriorating.
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It is abutted with a gutter which is a flat concrete slab that drains out water away from the yard.
The main purpose of curb and gutter is to reinforce the pavement that is being laid down as a road surface.
It is installed on the edges of roads and parking lots and it is made of concrete recommended asphalt stone or masonry blocks.
For example an asphalt driveway does not have a termination edge and you will usually notice that it breaks up along the edges first.
If you have been on any major city street you have seen curbs and gutter.
Alternatives to curb and gutter on streets.
Common pollutants include pesticides fertilizers oils salt.