curb

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Noun

1. A [[concrete]] [[margin]] along the [[edge]] of a [[road]]; a [[kerb]] {{q|UK|Australia|New Zealand}}.
2. A raised [[margin]] along the edge of something, such as a [[well]] or the eye of a [[dome]], as a [[strengthening]].
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} Something that [[check]]s or [[restrain]]s; a [[restraint]].
4. {{lb|en|equestrian}} 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 by means of the crown piece of the [[bridle]] and [[chin groove]] by means of a curb chain.
5. {{lb|en|North America}} 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.
6. 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]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[check]], [[restrain]] or [[control]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[rein in]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[furnish]] (a [[well]] etc.) with a curb; to restrain (a bank of earth, etc.) by a curb.
4. {{lb|en|transitive|slang}} {{ellipsis of|en|curb stomp}}.
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To bring to a [[stop]] beside a curb.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[damage]] vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[bend]] or [[curve]].
8. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[crouch]]; to [[cringe]].

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