Acronym meanings of CURB. Acronym & meanings of CURB

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.

Restrain

v. t.

To draw back again; to hold back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or by any interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep down; to curb.

Curbing

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Curb

Kerbstone

See Curbstone.

Curbless

Having no curb or restraint.

Rope

v. t.

To prevent from winning (as a horse), by pulling or curbing.

Kerb

See Curb.

Rein

Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.

Padlock

Fig.: A curb; a restraint.

Curb

A curbstone.

Curb

v. t.

To furnish wich a curb, as a well; also, to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.

Curb

v. t.

To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will; to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check.

Puteal

An inclosure surrounding a well to prevent persons from falling into it; a well curb.

Curbed

imp. & p. p.

of Curb

Uncurbable

Not capable of being curbed.

Varisse

An imperfection on the inside of the hind leg in horses, different from a curb, but at the same height, and frequently injuring the sale of the animal by growing to an unsightly size.

Snaffle

A kind of bridle bit, having a joint in the part to be placed in the mouth, and rings and cheek pieces at the ends, but having no curb; -- called also snaffle bit.

Limit

v. t.

A restriction; a check; a curb; a hindrance.

Overslow

v. t.

To render slow; to check; to curb.

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