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| 1. | [ noun ] an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | |
| Synonyms: | curbing kerb | |
| Related terms: | edge curbstone | |
| 2. | [ verb ] to put down by force or authority | |
| Synonyms: | inhibit conquer suppress subdue stamp_down | |
| Examples: | "suppress a nascent uprising", "stamp down on littering" "conquer one's desires" |
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| Related terms: | control hush stifle squelch smother wink dampen choke_off burke silence inhibition conqueror suppresser forbiddance suppressor suppression | |
| 3. | [ verb ] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | |
| Synonyms: | hold control check contain hold_in moderate | |
| Examples: | "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue" "hold your temper" "control your anger" |
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| Related terms: | restrain restrict restrict suppress catch countercheck train bate thermostat deny mortify damp command moderation | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse | |
| Synonyms: | curb_bit | |
| Related terms: | bit | |
| 5. | [ verb ] place restrictions on | |
| Synonyms: | restrict curtail cut_back | |
| Examples: | "curtail drinking in school" |
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| Related terms: | limit immobilize bridle | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (stock exchange,work) a stock exchange in New York | |
| Synonyms: | AMEX American_Stock_Exchange | |
| Related terms: | stock_exchange | |
| 7. | [ verb ] keep to the curb | |
| Examples: | "curb your dogs" |
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| Related terms: | restrain | |
| 8. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 27818 | |
| 9. | [ noun ] the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | |
| Synonyms: | check bridle | |
| Examples: | "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" |
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| Related terms: | restraint restrict discipline | |
| Similar spelling: |
Cuervo |
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