plural curbs
1
US curb
or British kerb
: a short border along the edge of a street that is usually made of stone or concrete
We sat on the curb eating our ice cream.
2
: something that controls or limits something else
—usually plural
Many companies are protesting the new price/trade curbs. [=(more commonly) checks, restrictions]
—often + ongovernment policies that are designed to put a curb on spending [=to limit/reduce spending]
curbs; curbed; curbing
: to control or limit (something)
The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases.
pills designed to curb your appetite
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“Curb.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/curb. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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