1. (

• curb ,
• curbing ,
• kerb

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

2. (

• curb ,
• curb_bit

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

3. (

• American_Stock_Exchange ,
• AMEX ,
• Curb ,

) a stock exchange in New York ;

4. (

• bridle ,
• check ,
• curb

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

1. (

• control ,
• hold_in ,
• hold ,
• contain ,
• check ,
• curb ,
• moderate

) 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" ;

2. (

• curb

) keep to the curb; "curb your dogs" ;

3. (

• restrict ,
• curtail ,
• curb ,
• cut_back

) place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" ;