(American spelling, Canadian spelling) A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
(Canada, US) A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.
A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.
A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain.
A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness.
Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
verb
(intransitive) To crouch; to cringe.
(transitive) To bend or curve.
(transitive) To bring to a stop beside a curb.
(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
(transitive) To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.
(transitive) To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.
