CURB


Meaning of CURB in English

■ noun

1》 a control or limit: ~s on cigarette advertising.

↘(also ~ bit ) a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.

2》 N. Amer. variant spelling of kerb .

3》 a swelling on the back of a horse's hock, caused by spraining a ligament.

■ verb keep in check; control.

Origin

C15: from OFr. courber 'bend, bow', from L. curvare (see curve ).

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