Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meio-fio

noun
meio-fee-oh
Definition
Meio-fio refers to a type of curb or edge that separates the road from the sidewalk.
Examples
  • The meio-fio was freshly painted to enhance visibility for drivers.
  • They installed new meio-fios to improve the look of the city streets.
  • Children are taught to stay away from the meio-fio while playing outside.
Meaning
The term is used in urban planning and civil engineering to describe the raised boundary along the sides of a road that helps to define pedestrian areas and vehicles.
Synonyms
  • curb
  • edge
  • kerb