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curb Definition
(n)
an
edge
between
a
sidewalk
and
a
roadway
consisting
of
a
line
of
curbstones
(
usually
forming
part
of
a
gutter
)
(n)
a
horse
''
s
bit
with
an
attached
chain
or
strap
to
check
the
horse
(n)
a
stock
exchange
in
New
York
(n)
the
act
of
restraining
power
or
action
or
limiting
excess
; "
his
common
sense
is
a
bridle
to
his
quick
temper
"
(v)
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
"
(v)
to
put
down
by
force
or
authority
; "
suppress
a
nascent
uprising
"; "
stamp
down
on
littering
"; "
conquer
one
''
s
desires
"
(v)
keep
to
the
curb
; "
curb
your
dogs
"
(v)
place
restrictions
on
; "
curtail
drinking
in
school
"
curb Synonyms
American Stock Exchange
AMEX
bridle
check
conquer
contain
control
curb
curb bit
curbing
curtail
cut back
hold
hold in
inhibit
kerb
moderate
restrict
stamp down
subdue
suppress
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