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CURB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Curb.

How to pronounce curb:

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Curb - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curbingkerb

A stock exchange in new york, previously known as the new york curb exchange

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
american stock exchangeamexnyse mkt

A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curb bit

The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Example: "His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bridlecheck

Curb - as a verb

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
checkcontaincontrolholdhold inmoderate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeepkeep backrestrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep to the curb

Example: "Curb your dogs"

Place restrictions on

Example: "Curtail drinking in school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtailcut backrestrict
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circumscribeconfine tolimit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The government is implementing new policies to curb pollution."
"She tried to curb her anger and remain calm."
"We need to curb our spending and save some money."
"The school is taking measures to curb bullying."
"He struggled to curb his enthusiasm for the project."
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Word Game Points

Is CURB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CURB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CURB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CURB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is CURB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CURB has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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