Search Result:curbing
KK Pronunciation
〔 `kʒbIŋ 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˋkә:biŋ 〕
Overview of noun curbing
The noun curbing has 1 sense
- curb, curbing, kerb -- (an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter))
Overview of verb curb
The verb curb has 4 senses
- 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")
- suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb -- (to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires")
- curb -- (keep to the curb; "curb your dogs")
- restrict, curtail, curb, cut back -- (place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school")