1. • noun - an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
   • noun - a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
   • noun - a stock exchange in New York
   • noun - the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
   • verb - lessen the intensity of
   • verb - to put down by force or authority
   • verb - keep to the curb
   • verb - place restrictions on
2. • A concrete border or row of joined stones forming part of a gutter along the edge of a street.
   • An enclosing framework, such as that around a skylight.
   • A raised margin along an edge used to confine or strengthen.
   • Something that checks or restrains: High interest rates put a curb on spending.
   • A chain or strap that passes under a horse’s lower jaw and serves in conjunction with the bit to restrain the horse.
   • To check, restrain, or control as if with a curb; rein in.
   • To lead (a dog) off the sidewalk into the gutter so that it can excrete waste matter.
   • To furnish with a curb.
3. • v - to hold back from action

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