curb
Noun
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is a type of: edge - a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
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is a type of: bit - piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while ridingsame as: curb bit
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is an instance of: securities market, stock exchange, stock market - an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokerssame as: american stock exchange, amex
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is a type of: restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Verb
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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
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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
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