Definitions for curbing
Overview of noun curbing
The noun curbing has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. curb, curbing, kerb
(an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter))
Overview of verb curb
The verb curb has 4 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
(lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger")
2. (2) suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
(to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires")
3. curb
(keep to the curb; "curb your dogs")
4. restrict, curtail, curb, cut back
(place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school")
