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Dictionary definition and meaning for curb

CURB

(noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
synonyms : bridle , check
His weak physical constitution was a curb for his advancement in sports. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(noun) a stock exchange in New York
synonyms : american stock exchange , amex
The sudden change in the Curb market shocked the share holders. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(noun) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
synonyms : curbing , kerb
The owner of the house removed the broken wall through the curb for a clear view of his porch. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(noun) a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
synonyms : curb bit
The horse went berserk after the curb broke. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) place restrictions on
"curtail drinking in school"
synonyms : curtail , cut back , restrict
The administration has curtailed him from continuing in the post. -added by Aswathy_inlas
There are many institutes that have come up with the methods to curb obesity. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) to put down by force or authority
"suppress a nascent uprising", "stamp down on littering", "conquer one's desires"
synonyms : conquer , inhibit , stamp down , subdue , suppress
The management curbed the agitation of the workers by threatening to reduce their salary. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) keep to the curb
"curb your dogs"
The residents of the colony wanted all the dogs to be curbed. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) 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"
synonyms : check , contain , control , hold , hold in , moderate
Tom was advised by the doctor to curb his smoking as he had respiratory problems. -added by Aswathy_inlas

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