From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
curb
n 1: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a
line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) [syn:
curb, curbing, kerb]
2: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the
horse [syn: curb, 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, curb]
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,
curb, 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, curb]
3: keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
4: place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" [syn:
restrict, curtail, curb, cut back]