curb

1. An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) (synset 103153586)
   is a type of: edge - a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
   has: curbstone, kerbstone - a paving stone forming part of a curb
   same as: curbing, kerb
2. A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse (synset 103153801)
   is a type of: bit - piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
   same as: curb bit
3. A stock exchange in New York (synset 102704730)
   is an instance of: securities market, stock exchange, stock market - an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers
   same as: american stock exchange, amex
4. The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (synset 101148552)
   "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
   is a type of: restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
   same as: bridle, check

1. Lessen the intensity of;
   Temper;
   Hold in restraint;
   Hold or keep within limits (synset 202516039)
   "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
   is a type of: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of
   subtypes:

   • conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress - bring under control by force or authority
   • damp - restrain or discourage
   • crucify, mortify, subdue - hold within limits and control
   • abnegate, deny - deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
   • train - cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
   • catch - check oneself during an action
   • bate - moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
   • thermostat - control the temperature with a thermostat
   • counteract, countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
   same as: check, contain, control, hold, hold in, moderate
2. Keep to the curb (synset 201303523)
   "curb your dogs"
   is a type of: cumber, encumber, restrain - restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
3. Place restrictions on (synset 200237442)
   "curtail drinking in school"
   is a type of: circumscribe, confine to, limit - restrict or confine within limits
   subtypes:

   • abridge - lessen, diminish, or curtail
   • immobilise, immobilize - cause to be unable to move
   • ration - restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
   • control, restrict - place under restrictions; limit access to by law
   same as: curtail, cut back, restrict

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