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

Synonym(s): curbing, kerb

Hypernym(s): edge

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

Synonym(s): curb_bit

Hypernym(s): bit

· a stock exchange in New York

Synonym(s): American_Stock_Exchange, AMEX, Curb

· the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

Synonym(s): bridle, check

Hypernym(s): restraint

· 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"

Synonym(s): control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, moderate

Hypernym(s): restrain, keep, keep_back, hold_back

· to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"

Synonym(s): suppress, stamp_down, inhibit, subdue, conquer

Hypernym(s): control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

· keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"

Hypernym(s): restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain

· place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"

Synonym(s): restrict, curtail, cut_back

Hypernym(s): limit, circumscribe, confine