Curb meaning

What does “curb” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“curb” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter).

curb

noun

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

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

    Synonymscurb bit
  3. a stock exchange in New York

  4. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

    “his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”

    Synonymsbridlecheck

verb

  1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    “moderate your alcohol intake”

    “hold your tongue”

  2. keep to the curb

    “curb your dogs”

  3. place restrictions on

    “curtail drinking in school”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University