[kəːb], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a check or restraint on something
(e.g: plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing)

- a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check


- a swelling on the back of a horse's hock, caused by spraining a ligament


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (denoting a strap fastened to the bit): from Old French courber ‘bend, bow’, from Latin curvare (see curve)

[kəːb], (Verb)

Definitions:
- restrain or keep in check
(e.g: she promised she would curb her temper)

- lead (a dog being walked) near the curb to urinate or defecate, in order to avoid soiling buildings, pavements, etc.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century (denoting a strap fastened to the bit): from Old French courber ‘bend, bow’, from Latin curvare (see curve)