Word Finder - curb

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A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)

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A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.

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Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.

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A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain.

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A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.

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A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness.

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To check, restrain or control.

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"Curb your dog."

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To rein in.

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To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.

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To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp.

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To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.

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To bend or curve.

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To crouch; to cringe.

We've gotta curb the damage as much as possible.

Dean pulled away from the curb, keeping his speed to a parade crawl.

She had nothing to offer him to curb whatever ambition he had.

He shoved the door open with all his might, revealing the steely skies of winter and the grey cement curb outside.

Cynthia stood at the airport curb, her suitcase by her side.

The old man grabbed a metal trashcan from the curb and in one motion swung it at the car, scoring a direct hit on the windshield.

As military riders use the curb only the position of snaffle and curb as just explained is reversed in the cavalry service.

Worst of all, there existed no recognized authority in the land to curb and control its jarring centrifugal political elements.

He had steadily to oppose Sigismund's reactionary tendencies; he had also to curb the nobility, which he did with cruel rigour.

He started the car and they drove off, leaving Connie standing there on the curb looking after them with a troubled expression.

In this manner of holding the reins the snaffle is not so likely to slip, while the curb can be easily slackened or drawn tighter.

Unable to defeat the vastly superior forces of the Turkish commander Skinder, he concluded with him an advantageous truce at Jaruda (27th of August 1618), by the terms of which he pledged himself to curb the Cossacks and at the same time.

Dean pulled to the curb.

Subsequently he elevated Gnesen into the metropolitan see of Poland, with jurisdiction over the bishoprics of Cracow, Breslau and Kolberg, all three of these new sees, it is important to notice, being in territory conquered by Boleslaus; for hitherto both Cracow and Breslau had been Bohemian cities,-while Kolberg was founded to curb the lately subjugated Pomeranians.

It required a strong hand to curb the Libyan chieftains, and divisions soon began to show themselves in the kingdom.

Meanwhile, Mus`ab had to curb a violent revolt in Basra, brought about by agents of Abdalmalik, and called after a place in the city the revolt of the Jofrites.

Between this prince and Conrad I., who wished to curb the increasing power of the Saxon duke, a quarrel took place; but Henry not only retained his hold over Saxony and Thuringia, but on Conrad's death in 919 was elected German king.

But the ten years of Richards reign were much more fruitful in the growth of institutions which were destined to curb the power of the crown.

Why does an accurate curb weight make you safe?

The temptation is to scoot off the curb at speed in a bid to beat the traffic.

He then went down the A556 swerving across both lanes, through traffic lights and hit the curb before pulling up.

Kick him to the curb now, that boy needs to be out of your life.

Once seated in the duchy of Milan, he displayed rare qualities as a ruler; for he not only entered into the spirit of the age, which required humanity and culture from a despot, but he also knew how to curb his desire for territory.

Later, in conjunction with Prof. Fleeming Jenkin, he devised his automatic curb sender, an appliance for sending signals by means of punched telegraphic paper tape.

Certainly animal tests are failing to curb the current epidemic of drug-induced disease.

These costs will increase if the U.S. does nothing to curb global warming.

It is also dangerous to try to " bunny hop " up the curb on the other side.

We have become illiberal in our desire to curb what was once normal behavior.

The latest justification is that ID cards would curb illegal immigration.

The activity will curb your impulse to eat and the venting of your feelings will satisfy the craving for the food.

This make it easier to carry them to the curb or take to the waste management facility on recycling day.

Air pollution is still a major problem in third world countries while laws have been in place in the United States for several decades that have helped to curb air pollution from industry.

Whether you want to know how to increase your home's curb appeal, or you just love gathering design ideas, you'll find a lot to look at here.

We've all seen those 50s-style doors with the little row of windows on top marring the curb appeal of a classic bungalow or a clapboard Cape Cod house.

Use the same amount of care on the exterior of your home to give it curb appeal.

Luckily, there are stress reduction techniques available that can help curb and relieve some to these stressors.

It's important to understand the symptoms so you can then take action to help curb an attack.

For years, I've been the different one; I've been the one to set the curb.

For years, I've been the different one, I've been the one to set the curb.

Protein rich foods like sunflower seeds that offer good quality fats and natural vitamins can sometimes curb meat cravings.

In the early hours of May 26, 2007, actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing her car into a curb in Los Angeles, California.

She crashed her Mercedes convertible into a curb and was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

To curb the money you spend on drinking, choose to drink less often or pick non-alcoholic drinks.

If you plan on towing cargo or carrying a lot of heavy equipment on a roof rack, you'll need to have an accurate measurement of your actual vehicle curb weight.

Vehicle Curb Weight - This is how much your new car weighs with all fluids and all of your desired accessories installed.

Then they will look up the vehicle curb weight for the make and model of your car.

Why not curb the breeding ability of the male cubs, leaving only a small number to reproduce?

He backs calls for a reduced speed limit, traffic lights and suggests curb edgings and a weight limit to stop heavy vehicles.

For example, a service dog stops at a busy curb and awaits his handler's command to move forward.

There are reasons you need to curb your enthusiasm and not rush out immediately to buy a Portuguese water dog.