English to English noun
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an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) |  | source: wordnet30
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a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse |  | source: wordnet30
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a stock exchange in New York |  | source: wordnet30
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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess |  | Example: his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
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That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |  | Example: moderate your alcohol intake hold your tongue hold your temper control your anger
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to put down by force or authority |  | Example: suppress a nascent uprising stamp down on littering conquer one's desires
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keep to the curb |  | Example: curb your dogs
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place restrictions on |  | Example: curtail drinking in school
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To bend or curve |  | source: webster1913
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To bend; to crouch; to cringe. |  | source: webster1913
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