Sekirov Dictionary

curb

UK /kɜːb/US /kɝb/

verb8

  1. To check, restrain or control.
  2. To rein in.
  3. To bring to a stop beside a curb.
  4. To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.
  5. To furnish (a well etc.) with a curb; to restrain (a bank of earth, etc.) by a curb.
  6. (slang) Ellipsis of curb stomp.
  7. To bend or curve.
  8. To crouch; to cringe.

noun6

  1. A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand).
  2. A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.
  3. (figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
  4. (US, Canada) A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.
  5. A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll by means of the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove by means of a curb chain.
  6. A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness.
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Phrases with curb

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