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curb - 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

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for curb

  • (Tag: ) It was very difficult to CURB(control/restrain) myself after seeing those luscious CURVEs in her body. ;)

    added by ratonahat    editEdit Mnemonic

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