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curb

/ curb /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
Type of:
edge
noun Sense 2
a horse''s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
Type of:
bit
verb Sense 3
keep to the curb
"curb your dogs"
Type of:
restrain encumber cumber
Derived:
curbing kerb
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
noun Sense 4
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
Type of:
restraint
Derived:
restrict curtail cut back control hold in
noun Sense 5
a stock exchange in New York
Type of:
stock exchange stock market securities market
verb Sense 6
place restrictions on
"curtail drinking in school"
Type of:
limit circumscribe confine
Kinds of:
immobilize immobilise
Derived:
bridle check limitation restriction
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 7
to put down by force or authority
"suppress a nascent uprising"
"stamp down on littering"
"conquer one''s desires"
Type of:
control hold in hold
Kinds of:
wink blink blink away stifle dampen
Derived:
conqueror vanquisher conquest conquering subjection
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 8
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
"moderate your alcohol intake"
"hold your tongue"
"hold your temper"
"control your anger"
Type of:
restrain suppress keep
Kinds of:
restrict restrain trammel limit bound
Derived:
moderation moderateness bridle check command
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
95%
Sense Count
8
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
51
Times Searched
5
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edge bit restrain encumber cumber restraint stock exchange stock market securities market limit circumscribe confine