Curb

Quick meaning: Curb is a noun meaning A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand).

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.
2. (figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
3. 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.
4. (transitive) To check, restrain or control.
5. (transitive) To rein in.
6. (Canada, US) 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.
7. (equestrianism) 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.

Example Sentences

Curb your dog

Where pinching want must curb her warm desires.

He that before ran in the pastures wild / Felt the stiff curb controul his angry jaws.

The same also is that burning mention’d by S. Paul, whereof mariage ought to be the remedy; the Flesh hath other naturall and easie curbs which are in the power of any temperate man.

Word Forms

• curbs
• curbing
• curbed

Synonyms for curb

Depending on context, synonyms include behedge, guard, govern, smother, bind, chasten.

Antonyms for curb

Common opposites include encourage, incite, promote, provoke, release, thrill.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kerb, bridle, contain, hold, curtail, restrict.

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