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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
source: wordnet30
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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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