curb

Meanings

• noun

  An edge or boundary, especially one that marks the limit of an area or the edge of a pavement.

  - "The curb kept cars from parking too close to the building."
  - "He tripped over the curb while walking in the park."

• verb

  To check or restrain, especially by setting a limit.

  - "Parents need to curb their children's bad behavior."
  - "The government is trying to curb inflation."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɜːb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bow , flex , incurvate , behedge , curtail , limit , bend , fawn , stoop , curb stomp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curb
urb , swurb , surf , turf , curf

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Variants

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curb , curbs , kerb , kerbs , curbed , curbing , curb appeal , curb cut , curb cuts , curb ramp , curb ramps , curb service , curb services , curb weight , curb weights , kick to the curb , kicked to the curb , kicking to the curb , kicks to the curb

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Etymology

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Old English cyrfe, cyre 'edge, boundary'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'curb' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who checks or restrains another person's behavior.

2. In some cities, the curb can be painted red to indicate no parking, making it easier for drivers to follow parking regulations.

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Related Concepts

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1. sidewalk: A sidewalk is a type of pavement for pedestrians, usually located along the side of a road or street. The curb often marks the boundary between the sidewalk and the road.

2. speed bump: A speed bump is a raised section of a road designed to slow down vehicles. It acts as a physical curb that forces drivers to reduce their speed.

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Culture

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The term 'curb' has been used extensively in literature and art, often symbolizing boundaries or limitations. In art, curbs can represent the edge between order and chaos, or the divide between the civilized and the wild.

How to Memorize "curb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sidewalk with a raised edge, acting as a boundary between the pavement and the grass or road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curb' with 'boundary' or 'edge' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Curbs keep Cars from Running Before Stopping' to remember the meaning of 'curb' as a boundary.

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