curb, n.
(curbs)
freq. cnt. 5
(curbs)
freq. cnt. 5
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
curb curbing kerb
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
<noun.act>
bridle check curb
sample sentences
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
semantic pointers
hypernym
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
<noun.artifact>
curb curb bit
semantic pointers
hypernym