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turtle curb

noun

Etymology

From turtle + curb, from its half-turtle-shell-like shape.

  1. derived from curvus
  2. derived from courbe
  3. compounded as turtle curb — “turtle + curb”

Definitions

  1. A type of curb/kerb and speed bump found on motor-racing tracks, having an oblong shape…

    A type of curb/kerb and speed bump found on motor-racing tracks, having an oblong shape and elevated profile of a turtleshell, used for path and areal denial to delimit track limits, and launch vehicles into the air, blow-out suspensions, rip-out undercarriages, of those who choose to run over it.

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