curb (
http://definr.com/curb)
n 1: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a
line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
[syn:
kerb]
2: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the
horse [syn:
curb bit]
3: a stock exchange in New York [syn:
American Stock Exchange,
AMEX,
Curb]
4: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" [syn:
bridle,
check]
v 1: 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]
2: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent
uprising", "stamp down on littering" "conquer one's
desires" [syn:
suppress,
stamp down,
inhibit,
subdue,
conquer]
3: keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
4: place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" [syn:
restrict,
curtail,
cut back]