Definition of Curbing
Noun: curbing kur-bing
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: kerb)
- An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
- curb [US], kerb [Brit]
- Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
"curb your anger";
- control, hold in, hold, contain, check, moderate
- To put down by force or authority
"curb a nascent uprising";
- suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer
- Keep to the curb
"curb your dogs"
- Place restrictions on
"curb drinking in school";
- restrict, curtail, cut back
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