curb
curb /ˈkɝːb/
noun
-
()
[American]
An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
(
curbing
[ N. American] , kerb
[British] , curb
[American] )
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
The bike almost hit the curb, but the rider managed to swerve just in time
The bike almost hit the curb, but the rider managed to swerve just in time
-
The act of restraining power, action or limiting excess
(
bridle
, check
, curb
)
the act of restraining power, action or limiting excess
His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
-
A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
(
curb
, curb bit
)
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
verb
-
()
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
(
hold
, moderate
, hold in
, check
, contain
, control
, curb
)
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Moderate your alcohol intake
moderate your alcohol intake
Hold your tongue
hold your tongue
Hold your temper
hold your temper
Control your anger
control your anger
-
Place restrictions on
(
curb
, cut back
, curtail
, restrict
)
place restrictions on
Curtail drinking in school
curtail drinking in school
-
Keep to the curb
(
curb
)
keep to the curb
Curb your dogs
curb your dogs
noun
-
A stock exchange in New York
(
American Stock Exchange
, AMEX
, Curb
)
a stock exchange in New York