curb Definition

curb
noun

1. Something that restrains or controls.

Thesaurus: barrier, restraint, hindrance, check, chain.
2a. A chain or strap passing under a horse's jaw, attached at the sides to the bit;
2b. A bit with such a fitting.
3. A raised edge or border.

Thesaurus: edge, border, ledge, lip.
(N Amer)
4. A kerb.

verb curbed, curbing

1. To restrain or control.

Thesaurus: restrain, suppress, check, control, moderate, restrict, inhibit, retard, contain, subdue, impede; Antonym: encourage, foster.
2. To put a curb on (a horse).

Etymology: 15c: from French courb, from Latin curvus curved.

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kerb
curb
noun

1. The row of stones or concrete edging forming the edge of a pavement.
2. A kerbstone.
3. An edging or margin of various kinds.

adj

1. Said of a market or dealing, etc: unofficial; outside official trading hours.

Etymology: 17c variant of curb.