Curb

/kɜːb/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Curb

noun

A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.
Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
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.
A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.

verb

To check, restrain or control.
""Curb your dog.""
To rein in.
To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.
To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp.
To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.

Anagrams of Curb

Words You Can Make

6 words can be made from the letters in "curb":

3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "curb" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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