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curb

/kɜːb/ /kɝb/

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noun

Bordstein

A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)

Examples :

"The taxi stopped at the curb so I could get out. "

Das Taxi hielt am Bordstein, damit ich aussteigen konnte.

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noun

Bordstein, Rand

A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.

Examples :

"The stone curb around the well prevented anyone from accidentally falling in. "

Der Steinbordstein um den Brunnen verhinderte, dass jemand versehentlich hineinfiel.

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noun

Einschränkung, Bremse

Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.

Examples :

"The new school rules are a curb on students using their phones during class. "

Die neuen Schulregeln sind eine Einschränkung für die Nutzung von Handys durch Schüler während des Unterrichts.

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noun

Zaumzeug, Kandare

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 via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain.

Examples :

"The experienced rider knew exactly how to adjust the curb to give her horse precise signals during the complex dressage movements. "

Die erfahrene Reiterin wusste genau, wie sie die Kandare einstellen musste, um ihrem Pferd während der komplexen Dressurbewegungen präzise Signale zu geben.

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noun

Bordstein, Gehsteig

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.

Examples :

""My mom waited at the curb outside the airport to pick me up after my flight." "

Meine Mutter wartete am Bordstein vor dem Flughafen, um mich nach meinem Flug abzuholen.

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noun

Geschwulst, Überbein

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.

Examples :

"The vet diagnosed a curb on the horse's hind leg, explaining that it would likely cause lameness and require rest. "

Der Tierarzt diagnostizierte ein Überbein am Hinterbein des Pferdes und erklärte, dass es wahrscheinlich Lahmheit verursachen und Ruhe erfordern würde.

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verb

Eindämmen, zügeln

To check, restrain or control.

Examples :

""Curb your dog.""

Zügel deinen Hund.

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verb

Eindämmen, zügeln

Examples :

"To curb his spending, Mark started bringing lunch from home instead of eating out. "

Um seine Ausgaben einzudämmen, begann Mark, sein Mittagessen von zu Hause mitzubringen, anstatt auswärts zu essen.

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verb

Einfassen, begrenzen, zügeln

To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.

Examples :

"The city will curb the riverbank with stones to prevent further erosion. "

Die Stadt wird das Flussufer mit Steinen einfassen, um weitere Erosion zu verhindern.

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verb

Zwingen, den Bordstein zu küssen

To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp.

Examples :

"The gang threatened to curb their rival if they didn't stop selling drugs in their territory. "

Die Bande drohte, ihren Rivalen zu zwingen, den Bordstein zu küssen, wenn sie nicht aufhörten, in ihrem Gebiet Drogen zu verkaufen.

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verb

Beschädigen, an den Bordstein fahren

To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.

Examples :

"The speeding car curbed its front left tire when it swerved to avoid the parked bicycle. "

Das rasende Auto beschädigte seinen linken Vorderreifen, als es auswich, um dem geparkten Fahrrad auszuweichen.

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verb

Biegen, krümmen

To bend or curve.

Examples :

"The carpenter had to curb the strip of wood to fit the curved window frame. "

Der Zimmermann musste den Holzstreifen biegen, um ihn an den gebogenen Fensterrahmen anzupassen.

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verb

Sich ducken, zusammenkauern

To crouch; to cringe.

Examples :

"The puppy, frightened by the loud noise, tried to curb behind the sofa. "

Der Welpe, erschrocken von dem lauten Geräusch, versuchte, sich hinter dem Sofa zusammenzukauern.

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