curbing

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kûrbing)


curb
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Sense: Verb: restrain
Synonyms:
restrain Collocations, check Collocations, control Collocations, restrict Collocations, hold back, rein in, limit Collocations, put a limit on, put a cap on, cut back on, cap Collocations, curtail Collocations, subdue Collocations, hinder Collocations, rein Collocations, repress, inhibit, impede Collocations, suppress Collocations, tame Collocations, keep sth under control, keep sb in check
Sense: Noun: restraint
Synonyms:
restraint Collocations, limit Collocations, limitation, restriction, check Collocations, control Collocations, hindrance Collocations, rein Collocations, barrier Collocations, bar Collocations, chain Collocations, ban Collocations, impediment, obstacle Collocations, bridle, deterrent Collocations, hurdle Collocations, stop Collocations
Sense: Noun: raised edge
Synonyms:
kerb (UK), curbstone, kerbstone (UK), ledge Collocations, lip Collocations, edge Collocations, rim Collocations, line Collocations, contour, brink, side Collocations, threshold Collocations, verge


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