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Meaning of 'curb' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Curb [ n.]
- That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse.
- An assemblage of three or more pieces of timber, or a metal member, forming a frame around an opening, and serving to maintain the integrity of that opening; also, a ring of stone serving a similar purpose, as at the eye of a dome.
- A frame or wall round the mouth of a well; also, a frame within a well to prevent the earth caving in.
- A curbstone.
- A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness.
2 . Curb [ v. i.]
- To bend; to crouch; to cringe.
3 . Curb [ v. t.]
- To bend or curve
- To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will; to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check.
- To furnish wich a curb, as a well; also, to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.

Meaning of 'curb' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . curb [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Example in sentence:
  • his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
2 . curb [ v]
Meaning (2):
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Example in sentence:
  • control your anger;
  • hold your temper;
  • hold your tongue;
  • moderate your alcohol intake
Meaning (3):
- keep to the curb
Example in sentence:
  • curb your dogs
Meaning (4):
- place restrictions on
Example in sentence:
  • curtail drinking in school

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