curb

1 of 2

noun

ˈkərb

plural curbs

or British kerb : an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter

They sat on the curb eating their ice cream.

Synonyms

Noun

check
circumscription
condition
constraint
fetter
limitation
restraint
restriction
stricture

Verb

bridle
check
constrain
contain
control
govern
hold
inhibit
keep
measure
pull in
regulate
rein (in)
restrain
rule
tame

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun We sat on the curb eating our ice cream. these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures Verb The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases. pills designed to curb your appetite

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The south outer curb on the west end of Terminal 3.

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Griffith, supporting himself with a cane, was walking up to the store when the vehicle hits the curb and runs him over, the video shows.

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 McGill’s mother, Misty Nicholson, told KATU that her daughter was waiting for a bus when the car leapt the curb and struck her.

oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 The Kremlin has blamed Western sanctions for the supply curb, while European leaders accuse Russia of using energy as leverage against countries opposing its war.

Kendra Nichols, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The Fed is raising interest rates to slow the economy and curb price increases.

Sarah Chaney Cambon And David Harrison, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 One commenter suggested an old-school approach, posting a flier near the curb where the rugs were left.

Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Removal of the existing curb and adding a four-foot traffic railing between the sidewalk and roadway.

David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Photographs posted online after the crash appear to show Linton sitting on the curb with blood on her arm and pants.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022

Verb

Steele works with several teams that are exploring ways to curb misogynist content and prevent the violence and extremism that sometimes follows.

Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Two other deaths were attributed to secondary bacterial infections of monkeypox lesions, with apparent sepsis — a dangerous condition where the body’s attempt to curb an infection backfires and leads to organ damage.

Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Studies showed that the project would curb the risk of an outburst and almost halve the size of the high-hazard zone if a flood did occur.

Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 For years, the company has been at the center of a nationwide discussion about social media platforms’ responsibility to curb and prevent misinformation.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 As the climate crisis has worsened, experts have put forth numerous solutions to curb greenhouse gas emissions and stop rising temperatures.

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2022 Kitchen gardens and healthy cooking have become all the rage in Kericho these days, thanks to a local initiative that has been helping to curb malnutrition and improve health indicators among Kericho’s tea workers.

Daphne Ewing-chow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The city has implemented many crime-reduction programs to curb violence in the city and create a better working relationship between communities and police.

Olivia Mitchell, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 The state will take a model successfully used to curb addiction in Palm Beach County and expand it to 12 additional Florida counties.

Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French courbe curve, curved piece of wood or iron, from courbe curved, from Latin curvus

Verb

derivative of curb entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	curbs
释义	curb 1 of 2 noun ˈkərb plural curbs 1 a or British kerb : an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter They sat on the curb eating their ice cream. see also kick to the curb b [from the fact that it originally transacted its business on the street] : a market for trading in securities not listed on a stock exchange c : a raised edge or margin to strengthen or confine d : an enclosing frame, border, or edging 2 a : check, restraint a price curb government policies that are designed to put a curb on spending b : a bit that exerts severe pressure on a horse's jaws also : the chain or strap attached to it see bit illustration curb 2 of 2 verb curbed; curbing; curbs transitive verb 1 : to furnish with a curb 2 : to check or control with or as if with a curb trying to curb her curiosity 3 : to lead (a dog) to a suitable place (such as a gutter) for defecation Synonyms Noun check circumscription condition constraint fetter limitation restraint restriction stricture Verb bridle check constrain contain control govern hold inhibit keep measure pull in regulate rein (in) restrain rule tame See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun We sat on the curb eating our ice cream. these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures Verb The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases. pills designed to curb your appetite Recent Examples on the Web Noun The south outer curb on the west end of Terminal 3. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Griffith, supporting himself with a cane, was walking up to the store when the vehicle hits the curb and runs him over, the video shows. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 McGill’s mother, Misty Nicholson, told KATU that her daughter was waiting for a bus when the car leapt the curb and struck her. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 The Kremlin has blamed Western sanctions for the supply curb, while European leaders accuse Russia of using energy as leverage against countries opposing its war. Kendra Nichols, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The Fed is raising interest rates to slow the economy and curb price increases. Sarah Chaney Cambon And David Harrison, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 One commenter suggested an old-school approach, posting a flier near the curb where the rugs were left. Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Removal of the existing curb and adding a four-foot traffic railing between the sidewalk and roadway. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Photographs posted online after the crash appear to show Linton sitting on the curb with blood on her arm and pants. Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 Verb Steele works with several teams that are exploring ways to curb misogynist content and prevent the violence and extremism that sometimes follows. Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Two other deaths were attributed to secondary bacterial infections of monkeypox lesions, with apparent sepsis — a dangerous condition where the body’s attempt to curb an infection backfires and leads to organ damage. Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Sep. 2022 Studies showed that the project would curb the risk of an outburst and almost halve the size of the high-hazard zone if a flood did occur. Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 For years, the company has been at the center of a nationwide discussion about social media platforms’ responsibility to curb and prevent misinformation. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 As the climate crisis has worsened, experts have put forth numerous solutions to curb greenhouse gas emissions and stop rising temperatures. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2022 Kitchen gardens and healthy cooking have become all the rage in Kericho these days, thanks to a local initiative that has been helping to curb malnutrition and improve health indicators among Kericho’s tea workers. Daphne Ewing-chow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The city has implemented many crime-reduction programs to curb violence in the city and create a better working relationship between communities and police. Olivia Mitchell, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 The state will take a model successfully used to curb addiction in Palm Beach County and expand it to 12 additional Florida counties. Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle French courbe curve, curved piece of wood or iron, from courbe curved, from Latin curvus Verb derivative of curb entry 1 First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b Verb 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing curb curb cut curb service kick to the curb curb weight curb appeal curb ramp curb cut curb service kick to the curb curb weight curb appeal curb ramp Kids Definition curb 1 of 2 noun ˈkərb 1 : an enclosing border (as of stone or concrete) often along the edge of a street 2 : check entry 1 sense 2 a curb on rising prices curb 2 of 2 verb curbed; curbing : to control or limit curb spending This will curb your appetite. Medical Definition curb noun ˈkərb : a swelling on the back of the hind leg of a horse just behind the lowest part of the hock joint that is due to strain or rupture of the ligament and generally causes lameness curbs 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of curb as in controls to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance controls regulates restrains measures contains keeps rules tames suppresses stifles inhibits checks constrains stops bridles governs holds blocks squelches pockets swallows minces reins (in) interrupts pulls in hinders muffles arrests impedes obstructs represses silences smothers strangles hampers holds back muzzles sinks handcuffs chokes (back) gags bottles (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms loses loosens liberates expresses unleashes takes out looses airs vents See More curbs 2 of 2 noun plural of curb as in restrictions something that limits one's freedom of action or choice these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures Synonyms & Similar Words restrictions constraints limitations restraints conditions strictures prohibitions fetters bans checks exceptions stipulations circumscriptions qualifications provisos strings proscriptions reservations provisoes Antonyms & Near Antonyms freedoms latitudes
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