noun Download 🔗Share 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. " area architecture building traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something that checks or restrains; a restraint. Examples : "The new school rules are a curb on students using their phones during class. " action government law police society tendency traffic value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " animal vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." " architecture vehicle traffic area building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " animal disease body anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To check, restrain or control. Examples : ""Curb your dog."" action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rein in. Examples : "To curb his spending, Mark started bringing lunch from home instead of eating out. " action tendency government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture building utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " inhuman action military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bend or curve. Examples : "The carpenter had to curb the strip of wood to fit the curved window frame. " action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To crouch; to cringe. Examples : "The puppy, frightened by the loud noise, tried to curb behind the sofa. " action body attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
