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Noun
S:
(n)
curb
,
curbing
,
kerb
(an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter))
S:
(n)
curb
,
curb bit
(a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse)
S:
(n)
American Stock Exchange
,
AMEX
,
Curb
(a stock exchange in New York)
S:
(n)
bridle
,
check
,
curb
(the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess)
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
direct hypernym
/
inherited hypernym
/
sister term
derivationally related form
Verb
S:
(v)
control
,
hold in
,
hold
,
contain
,
check
,
curb
,
moderate
(lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits)
"moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
S:
(v)
curb
(keep to the curb)
"curb your dogs"
S:
(v)
restrict
,
curtail
,
curb
,
cut back
(place restrictions on)
"curtail drinking in school"