curbing
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Is curbing a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of curbing?
Definition
noun (English)
1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)Synonyms: curb, curbing, kerb
verb (English)
1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsExamples: "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
2. to put down by force or authorityExamples: "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"Synonyms: conquer, curb, inhibit, stamp down, subdue, suppress
3. keep to the curbExamples: "curb your dogs"Synonyms: curb
4. place restrictions onExamples: "curtail drinking in school"Synonyms: curb, curtail, cut back, restrict
Definition source: Wiktionary