Meaning of 'kerb'

Find the meaning of the word ‘kerb’

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Meaning of ‘kerb’

7 definitions found.

kerb

noun

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

noun

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

noun

a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

verb

to place restrictions on

verb

to put down by force or authority

Example: "We need to curb this behavoir before it spreads."

verb

to keep to the curb

Example: "curb your dogs"

verb

to lessen the intensity of

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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