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curb

UK
/kɜːb/
US
/kɜrb/
curb out

Translations

curbnoun
curbs
pl
UK
/kɜːb/
US
/kɜrb/
The car hit the curb and got a flat tire.
Машина врезалась в бордюр и проколола шину.
The government imposed a curb on spending.
Правительство ввело ограничение на расходы.
Additional translations
узда
сдерживание
Synonyms
edge
border
limit
restraint
control
curbverb
curbed
Past Simple
curbed
Past Participle
curbing
Gerund
UK
/kɜːb/
US
/kɝːb/
New laws have been introduced to curb pollution.
Были введены новые законы, чтобы ограничивать загрязнение.
The government is trying to curb inflation.
Правительство пытается обуздать инфляцию.
She tried to curb her anger during the meeting.
Она пыталась сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.
Additional translations
умерять
Synonyms
control
limit
check
suppress
contain
moderate
reduce
restrain
curbadjective
UK
/kɜːb/
US
/kɝːb/
Used attributively to describe things situated at or relating to a curb (e.g., curb pickup, curb ramp).

Definitions

curbnoun
A stone or concrete edging to a street or path.
The car jumped the curb and ended up on the sidewalk.
A check or restraint on something.
The new regulations are intended to put a curb on excessive spending.
A metal bit used in a horse's mouth, usually with a leverage shank and chain, to control the animal.
The trainer fitted the horse with a curb before the competition.
A swelling or strain just below the hock on the hind leg of a horse, often caused by over-exertion.
The veterinarian diagnosed the lameness as a curb developing on the gelding’s right hind leg.
curbverb
To restrain or keep in check.
The government implemented new policies to curb inflation.
To lead a dog to urinate or defecate at the edge of a sidewalk or street.
Please curb your dog to keep the sidewalks clean.
curbadjective
Situated at or relating to a curb; performed at the edge of a street.
The restaurant offers curb pickup for online orders.
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