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curbless

curbless

1 5.1
A road and sidewalk that have no raised edge between them
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɜrbləs/
  • US
: sin bordillo
  • Isn't the curbless street easier for pedestrians?
  • curbless street

Examples

  • The city installed a curbless sidewalk to improve accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers.

  • A curbless design helps create a smoother transition between the road and the pavement.

  • After the renovation, the street became curbless, allowing rainwater to drain more easily.

  • The new park features a curbless design for better accessibility.

  • The new park features a curbless walkway that seamlessly blends into the surrounding landscape.

  • Many modern cities are adopting curbless designs for their sidewalks to enhance accessibility for pedestrians.

  • The curbless transition from the street to the plaza allows for easier movement for wheelchairs and strollers.

Synonyms

unbanked
vscurbless
  • Specialized
7.0

A road or track that is not sloped to one side

focuses on lacking a raised outer edge rather than absence of slope

Surface Forms

curbless positive

Morphology

curbless = curb (transparent) = curb + less

A straightforward adjectival formation meaning 'without a curb', which learners can infer from 'curb' + '-less'.

Etymology

Curbless comes from curb, the low raised edge between a street and a sidewalk, and the ending -less, which means 'without'. So curbless means 'without that raised edge', making a smooth, step-free way between road and pavement for wheelchairs, strollers, and for rainwater to drain.