English to English
noun
- an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
source: WordNet 3.0
- a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
source: WordNet 3.0
- a stock exchange in New York
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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: Webster 1913
verb
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Moderate your alcohol intake.
Hold your tongue.
Hold your temper.
Control your anger.
source: WordNet 3.0
- to put down by force or authority
Suppress a nascent uprising.
Stamp down on littering.
Conquer one's desires.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep to the curb
Curb your dogs.
source: WordNet 3.0
- place restrictions on
Curtail drinking in school.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To bend or curve
source: Webster 1913
- To bend; to crouch; to cringe.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [kærb] Pamigil; pangpigil
source: Diccionario Ingles-Espaņol-Tagalog
verb
- [kærb] Pumigil; pigilin
source: Diccionario Ingles-Espaņol-Tagalog
