Looking for the meaning of the word CURBING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CURBING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Curb
Speech Type: Verb
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:
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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