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Curb
kəːb
Curb definitions
noun
curb
curbs
- a check or restraint on something
"plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing"
- a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check
- a swelling on the back of a horse's hock, caused by spraining a ligament
verb
curb
curbed
curbing
curbs
- restrain or keep in check
"she promised she would curb her temper"
restrain hold back keep back hold in repress suppress fight back bite back keep in check check control keep under control rein in keep a tight rein on contain discipline govern bridle tame subdue stifle smother swallow choke back muzzle silence muffle strangle gag- restrain (a horse) by means of a curb
"both men were instinctively curbing their horses"
- lead (a dog being walked) near the curb to urinate or defecate, in order to avoid soiling buildings, pavements, etc.