curb
     n 1: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a
          line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
          [syn: {curbing}, {kerb}]
     2: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the
        horse [syn: {curb bit}]
     3: a stock exchange in New York [syn: {American Stock Exchange},
         {AMEX}]
     4: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
        "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" [syn: {bridle},
         {check}]
     v 1: 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" [syn: {control}, {hold in}, {hold}, {contain}, {check},
           {moderate}]
     2: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent
        uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's
        desires" [syn: {suppress}, {stamp down}, {inhibit}, {subdue},
         {conquer}]
     3: keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
     4: place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" [syn: {restrict},
         {curtail}, {cut back}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0