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curb

UK/kɜːb/ US/kɝb/ fairly common slang us
noun (4) verb (4)

noun

1.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

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2.

a horse''s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

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3.
4.

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

  • “his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
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verb

1.

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”
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2.

to put down by force or authority

  • “suppress a nascent uprising”
  • “stamp down on littering”
  • “conquer one”
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3.

keep to the curb

  • “curb your dogs”
4.

place restrictions on

  • “curtail drinking in school”
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Origin

From Middle French courbe (“curve, curved object”), from Latin curvus (“bent, crooked, curved”). Doublet of curve.

Phrases

  • bite the curb
  • curb appeal
  • curb bit
  • curb chain
  • curb crawler
  • curb cut
  • curb cut effect
  • curb extension

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