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Kerb vs Edging - What's the difference?

kerb | edging |

As nouns the difference between kerb and edging

is that kerb is the edge between the pavement and the roadway, consisting of a line of kerbstones while edging is something that forms, defines or marks the edge.

As verbs the difference between kerb and edging

is that kerb is to damage vehicle wheels or tyres by running into or over a pavement kerb while edging is present participle of lang=en.

kerb

English

Alternative forms

* curb (US and Canada)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British, AU, NZ) The edge between the pavement and the roadway, consisting of a line of kerbstones.

    • Derived terms

    * kerby

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (British) To damage vehicle wheels or tyres by running into or over a pavement kerb.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    edging

    English

    Verb

    (head)
    • (orgasm control)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that forms, defines or marks the edge.
    • The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.
  • (rock climbing) Technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
  • The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.

    • Antonyms

    * (climbing) smearing