turtle curb en · NOUN
Etymology
From turtle (“from its half-turtle-shell-like shape”) + curb.
Meanings
- A type of curb 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| turtle curbs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |