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curb is the dictionary form of Curbs Definition of curb
curb has definitions from the fields of stock exchange,work
1
[ noun ] an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

Synonyms

curbing kerb

2
[ verb ] to put down by force or authority

Synonyms

inhibit conquer suppress subdue stamp_down

Examples

"suppress a nascent uprising", "stamp down on littering" "conquer one's desires"

3
[ verb ] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Synonyms

hold control check contain hold_in moderate

Examples

"moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue" "hold your temper" "control your anger"

4
[ noun ] a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

Synonyms

curb_bit

5
[ verb ] place restrictions on

Synonyms

restrict curtail cut_back

Examples

"curtail drinking in school"

6
[ noun ] (stock exchange,work) a stock exchange in New York

Synonyms

AMEX American_Stock_Exchange

7
[ verb ] keep to the curb

Examples

"curb your dogs"

8
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 27818
9
[ noun ] the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Synonyms

check bridle

Examples

"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

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Rhymes with

proverbs

Phonetic and Homophones

K ER1 B Z

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curbside

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