curb

/kˈɝb/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
2. a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
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”

verb

1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   “moderate your alcohol intake”
2. keep to the curb
   “curb your dogs”
3. place restrictions on
   “curtail drinking in school”

Synonyms for curb

• curbing
• kerb
• curb bit
• American Stock Exchange
• AMEX
• bridle
• check
• control
• hold in
• hold
• contain
• moderate
• restrict
• curtail
• cut back

Words that rhyme with curb

• disturb
• perturb
• herb
• superb
• verb
• blurb
• kerb
• erb
• erbe
• reverb
• scherb