Curb (Noun)
Meaning 1
A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government imposed strict regulations to curb the growing pollution in the city.
- Her parents' guidance served as a curb to her reckless spending habits.
- The new policy aims to curb the spread of misinformation on social media.
- The company's financial struggles forced them to curb their expansion plans.
- The teacher's firm but fair approach helped to curb the classroom disruptions.
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Meaning 3
An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.