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Break up without a place to walk (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kerb

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'walk' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for kerb that I've seen before include "Stone edging to footpath" , "Pavement edging" , "Pavement edge" , "Edge of road" , "Pancakes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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