| curb | (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | Synonyms: bridle, check |
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| (noun) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | Synonyms: curbing, kerb |
| (noun) a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse | Synonyms: curb bit |
| (verb) place restrictions on | Synonyms: curtail, cut back, restrict |
| (verb) keep to the curb | - |
| (verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | Synonyms: check, contain, control, hold, hold in, moderate |
| curbing | (noun) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | Synonyms: curb, kerb |
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| curbside | (noun) the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb | - |
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| curbstone | (noun) a paving stone forming part of a curb | Synonyms: kerbstone |
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