curb

Definitions of curb in various dictionaries:

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

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.

verb - to hold back from action

CURB - A curb (American English), or kerb (Australian English, British English; see spelling differences), is the edge where a raised sidewalk (pavement in ...