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

[ Syn: curbing , kerb ]

a horses bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

[ Syn: curb bit ]

a stock exchange in New York

[ Syn: 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

[ Syn: bridle , check ]

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

[ Syn: control , hold in , hold , contain , check , moderate ]

to put down by force or authority; suppress a nascent uprising; stamp down on littering; conquer ones desires

[ Syn: suppress , stamp down , inhibit , subdue , conquer ]

keep to the curb; curb your dogs'

place restrictions on; curtail drinking in school

[ Syn: restrict , curtail , cut back ]