Definition of Curb. Meaning of Curb. Synonyms of Curb

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Definition of Curb

Curb
Curb Curb, n. 1. That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse. He that before ran in the pastures wild Felt the stiff curb control his angry jaws. --Drayton. By these men, religion,that should be The curb, is made the spur of tyranny. --Denham. 2. (Arch.) An assemblage of three or more pieces of timber, or a metal member, forming a frame around an opening, and serving to maintain the integrity of that opening; also, a ring of stone serving a similar purpose, as at the eye of a dome. 3. A frame or wall round the mouth of a well; also, a frame within a well to prevent the earth caving in. 4. A curbstone. 5. (Far.) A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness. --James Law. Curb bit, a stiff bit having branches by which a leverage is obtained upon the jaws of horse. --Knight. Curb pins (Horology), the pins on the regulator which restrain the hairspring. Curb plate (Arch.), a plate serving the purpose of a curb. Deck curb. See under Deck.
Curb
Curb Curb, v. i. To bend; to crouch; to cringe. [Obs.] Virtue itself of vice must pardon beg, Yea, curb and woo for leave to do him good. --Shak.

Meaning of Curb from wikipedia

- A curb (American English) or kerb (British English) is the edge where a raised sidewalk or road median/central reservation meets a street/other roadway...
- A curb stomp, also called curbing, curb checking, curb painting, or making someone bite the curb, is a form of grievous ****ault or attempted murder in...
- Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American television comedy of manners created by Larry David that premiered on HBO with an hour-long special in October 17,...
- up curb in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Curb or kerb, the raised edge of a raised footpath or roadway. Curb or the Curb may also refer to: Curb (horse)...
- The American television sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm premiered with an hour-long special on HBO on October 17, 1999. It was followed by a ten-episode first...
- A curb box (also known as a valve box, buffalo box, b-box, or in British English stop**** chamber) is a vertical cast iron sleeve, accessible from the...
- Curb is defined in older literature as enlargement secondary to inflammation and thickening of the long plantar ligament in horses. However, with the widespread...
- Michael Curb (born December 24, 1944) is an American politician, record executive, philanthropist, and former politician who served as the 42nd lieutenant...
- Curb Records (also known as Asylum-Curb and formerly known as MCG Curb) is an American record label started by Mike Curb, originally as Sidewalk Records...
- Curb feelers or curb finders are springs or wires installed on a vehicle that act as "whiskers" to alert drivers when they are at the right distance from...