1. curb - noun
· an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
Hypernym(s): edge
2. curb - noun
· a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
Synonym(s): curb_bit
Hypernym(s): bit
3. curb - noun
· a stock exchange in New York
Synonym(s): American_Stock_Exchange, AMEX, Curb
4. curb - noun
· the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
Hypernym(s): restraint
5. curb - 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"
Synonym(s): control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, moderate
Hypernym(s): restrain, keep, keep_back, hold_back
6. curb - verb
· keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
Hypernym(s): restrain, encumber, cumber
7. curb - verb
· place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"
Synonym(s): restrict, curtail, cut_back
Hypernym(s): limit, circumscribe, confine_to
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