Curb

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British pronunciation/kˈɜːb/
American pronunciation/ˈkɝb/
Curb
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the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone

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curb definition and meaning
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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

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a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

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to curb
01

to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition

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to limit or control by placing restrictions on something

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keep to the curb

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Your taxi is waiting by the curb.
He drags the garbage bin to the curb for pickup.
He accidentally scuffed the toe of his leather dress shoes against the curb, leaving a small mark.
The unexpected curb in the sidewalk tripped him up, and he fell forward.
The taxi ran into someone waiting at the curb.
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