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1. curb

noun. ['ˈkɝːb'] an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter).

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)

2. curb

verb. ['ˈkɝːb'] to put down by force or authority.

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)

3. curb

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

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)

4. curb

noun. ['ˈkɝːb'] the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)

5. curb

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

Synonyms

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)

6. curb

verb. ['ˈkɝːb'] place restrictions on.

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)

7. curb

verb. ['ˈkɝːb'] keep to the curb.

Etymology

  • curb (English)
  • courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • curvus (Latin)
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