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Meaning:
Noun:
- A raised margin along the edge of something, as a strengthening.
- A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain.
- North America A row of concrete along the edge of a road.
- Something that checks or restrains.
Source: Wiktionary
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Verb:
- To check, restrain or control.
- To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.
- To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp.
- To furnish with a curb.
- To rein in.
Source: Wiktionary
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