curb meaning

curb as a noun

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

   Synonyms: curbing, kerb

   Type of: edge

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

   Synonyms: curb bit

   Type of: bit

3. a stock exchange in New York

   Synonyms: American Stock Exchange, AMEX

   Type of: stock exchange

4. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
   • his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper

   Synonyms: bridle, check

   Type of: restraint

curb as a verb

1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   • moderate your alcohol intake
   • hold your tongue
   • hold your temper
   • control your anger

   Synonyms: control, hold in, hold, contain, check, moderate

   Type of: restrain

   Kinds: suppress, damp, mortify, deny, train, catch, bate, thermostat, countercheck

2. keep to the curb
   • curb your dogs

   Type of: restrain

3. place restrictions on
   • curtail drinking in school

   Synonyms: restrict, curtail, cut back

   Type of: limit

   Kinds: abridge, immobilize, ration, restrict

How to pronounce curb

curb is pronounced /kɜːb/ in British English and /kɝb/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with curb

• disturb
• herb
• verb
• superb
• perturb
• blurb