noun🔗ShareAceraA concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)"The taxi stopped at the curb so I could get out. "El taxi se detuvo en la acera para que pudiera bajar.areaarchitecturebuildingtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBorde, bordilloA raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening."The stone curb around the well prevented anyone from accidentally falling in. "El borde de piedra alrededor del pozo evitó que alguien cayera accidentalmente.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreno, restricciónSomething that checks or restrains; a restraint."The new school rules are a curb on students using their phones during class. "Las nuevas reglas escolares son un freno al uso de teléfonos por parte de los estudiantes durante la clase.actiongovernmentlawpolicesocietytendencytrafficvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFreno, cabezadaA 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."The experienced rider knew exactly how to adjust the curb to give her horse precise signals during the complex dressage movements. "El jinete experimentado sabía exactamente cómo ajustar el freno para dar a su caballo señales precisas durante los movimientos complejos de doma clásica.animalvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcera, bordilloA sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.""My mom waited at the curb outside the airport to pick me up after my flight." "Mi madre esperó en la acera fuera del aeropuerto para recogerme después de mi vuelo.architecturevehicletrafficareabuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCurbA swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness."The vet diagnosed a curb on the horse's hind leg, explaining that it would likely cause lameness and require rest. "El veterinario diagnosticó un curb en la pata trasera del caballo, explicando que probablemente causaría cojera y requeriría descanso.animaldiseasebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrenar, controlarTo check, restrain or control.""Curb your dog.""Frena a tu perro.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrenar, refrenarTo rein in."To curb his spending, Mark started bringing lunch from home instead of eating out. "Para frenar sus gastos, Mark comenzó a llevarse el almuerzo de casa en lugar de comer fuera.actiontendencygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrenar, contenerTo furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth."The city will curb the riverbank with stones to prevent further erosion. "La ciudad frenará la ribera con piedras para evitar una mayor erosión.architecturebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar a morder la aceraTo force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp."The gang threatened to curb their rival if they didn't stop selling drugs in their territory. "La pandilla amenazó con forzar a su rival a morder la acera si no dejaba de vender drogas en su territorio.inhumanactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDañar, golpear el bordilloTo damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb."The speeding car curbed its front left tire when it swerved to avoid the parked bicycle. "El coche que iba a toda velocidad dañó su neumático delantero izquierdo cuando se desvió para evitar la bicicleta aparcada.vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCurvar, doblarTo bend or curve."The carpenter had to curb the strip of wood to fit the curved window frame. "El carpintero tuvo que curvar la tira de madera para que encajara en el marco curvo de la ventana.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcurrucarse, encogerseTo crouch; to cringe."The puppy, frightened by the loud noise, tried to curb behind the sofa. "El cachorro, asustado por el fuerte ruido, trató de acurrucarse detrás del sofá.actionbodyattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
