plural curbs
1
a
or British kerb
: an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
They sat on the curb eating their ice cream.
see also kick to the curb
b
[from the fact that it originally transacted its business on the street]
: a market for trading in securities not listed on a stock exchange
c
: a raised edge or margin to strengthen or confine
d
: an enclosing frame, border, or edging
2
b
: a bit that exerts severe pressure on a horse's jaws
also
: the chain or strap attached to it see bit illustration
curbed; curbing; curbs
1
: to furnish with a curb
2
: to check or control with or as if with a curb
trying to curb her curiosity
3
: to lead (a dog) to a suitable place (such as a gutter) for defecation
Synonyms
Examples of curb in a Sentence
Noun
We sat on the curb eating our ice cream.
these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures
Verb
The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases.
pills designed to curb your appetite
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Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
In an effort to cut Tuku down to size and eliminate a power player from the game, the group decided to kick Gabe to the curb by a vote of 7-2.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
This year, Chinese officials reportedly threatened to curb mineral exports vital to Japan's auto industry.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
With its curbs adorned with hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds, the new circuit also paid homage to Vegas’ status as gambling mecca.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
In an effort to cut Tuku down to size and eliminate a power player from the game, the group decided to kick Gabe to the curb by a vote of 7-2.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Bitcoin later crashed during an aggressive series of Federal Reserve rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
This year, Chinese officials reportedly threatened to curb mineral exports vital to Japan's auto industry.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Curb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curb. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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curb
1 of 2 noun1
: a chain or strap on a horse's bit used to control the horse by pressing against the lower jaw
2
: check entry 1 sense 3
price curbs
3
: an enclosing border (as of stone or concrete) often along the edge of a street
curb
2 of 2 verb1
: to control by or furnish with or as if with a curb
legislation to curb price and wage increases
curb your appetite
2
: to lead (a dog) to a suitable place (as a gutter) for defecation
Medical Definition
curb
noun
: a swelling on the back of the hind leg of a horse just behind the lowest part of the hock joint that is due to strain or rupture of the ligament and generally causes lameness
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