Word: Curb
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century (denoting a strap fastened to the bit): from Old French courber ‘bend, bow’, from Latin curvare (see curve)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəːb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a check or restraint on something
Short Definition:restraint
Examples:- plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing
Definition:
a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.
Short Definition:horse's bit
Short Definition:
variant spelling of kerb
Definition:
a swelling on the back of a horse's hock, caused by spraining a ligament.
Short Definition:swelling on horse's hock
Word: Curb
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəːb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
restrain or keep in check
Short Definition:keep in check
Examples:- she promised she would curb her temper
Definition:
lead (a dog being walked) near the curb to urinate or defecate, in order to avoid soiling buildings, pavements, etc.
Short Definition:lead dog being walked near curb to urinate or defecate
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