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CURBS

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Curbs.

Curbs - as a noun

An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curbing12kerb10

A stock exchange in new york, previously known as the new york curb exchange

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
american stock exchangeamexnyse mkt

A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curb bit

The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Example: "His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bridle9check16

Curbs - as a verb

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16contain9control9hold8hold inmoderate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeep10keep backrestrain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep to the curb

Example: "Curb your dogs"

Place restrictions on

Example: "Curtail drinking in school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curtail9cut backrestrict10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circumscribe22confine tolimit7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The city installed new curbs along the street."
"The children played hopscotch on the sidewalk curbs."
"We walked along the curbs of the old town."
"The city installed curbs to control traffic flow."
"The park has beautifully landscaped curbs."
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Word Game Points

Is CURBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curbs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CURBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CURBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curbs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CURBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CURBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curbs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CURBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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