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Meaning of word curb from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter).

Synonyms : curbing, kerb

Meaning : A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse.

Synonyms : curb bit

Meaning : A stock exchange in New York.

Synonyms : american stock exchange, amex

Meaning : The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.

Example : His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper.

Synonyms : bridle, check

Meaning : Lessen the intensity of. Temper. Hold in restraint. Hold or keep within limits.

Example : Moderate your alcohol intake.
Hold your tongue.
Hold your temper.
Control your anger.

Synonyms : check, contain, control, hold, hold in, moderate

Meaning : Keep to the curb.

Example : Curb your dogs.

Meaning : Place restrictions on.

Example : Curtail drinking in school.

Synonyms : curtail, cut back, restrict

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.