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an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) a horse''s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse keep to the curb; "curb your dogs" the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" a stock exchange in New York place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one''s desires" 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" |
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