a rim, esp. of joined stones or concrete, along a street or roadway, forming an edge for a sidewalk.

anything that restrains or controls; a restraint; check.

an enclosing framework or border.

Also called curb bit. a bit used with a bridoon for control of a horse, to which a chain (curb chain) is hooked.

Also called curb market ; British , kerb market , kerbstone market. a market, originally on the sidewalk or street, for the sale of securities not listed on a stock exchange. Compare American Stock Exchange .

the framework around the top of a well.

the arris between an upper and a lower slope on a gambrel or mansard roof.

a belt of metal, masonry, etc., for abutting a dome at its base.

(in a windmill) the track on which the cap turns.

Veterinary Pathology . a swelling on the lower part of the back of the hock of a horse, often causing lameness.

Engineering . the cutting edge at the bottom of a caisson.

Carpentry . purlin plate.

to control as with a curb; restrain; check.

to cause to keep near the curb

Curb your dog.

to furnish with or protect by a curb.

to put a curb on (a horse).

noun

encouragement , opening

verb

aid , assist , encourage , foster , help

noun

barrier , border , brake , bridle , chain , control , deterrent , edge , harness , hindrance , ledge , limitation , lip , rein , restrainer , restraint , restriction , rim , check , circumscription , constraint , cramp , inhibition , limit , stricture , trammel

verb

abstain , bit , bottle up * , box in , bridle , bring to screeching halt , check , clog , constrain , contain , control , cook * , cool down , cool off , deny , entrammel , fetter , hamper , hinder , hobble , hog-tie , hold back , hold down , hold in , ice * , impede , inhibit , keep lid on , keep tight rein on , leash , manacle , moderate , muzzle , refrain , rein in , restrain , retard , scrub * , send up , shackle , subdue , suppress , tame , tie , tie up , withhold , brake , hold , keep , keep back , pull in , rein , arrest , barrier , border , brink , curve , edge , limit , repress , restrict , thwart