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curb
Definition:
(nou) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) (nou) a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse (nou) a stock exchange in New York (nou) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Phonetic Transcription:
kɜːb
Examples:
The two began arguing at the curb.
The policy was to curb the high demand for cigarettes.
The smock was across the flats at the base, and at the curb.
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