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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

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

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

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

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

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

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

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

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

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

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