curtail
1Origin of curtail
1synonym study For curtail
Other words for curtail
Other words from curtail
- cur·tailed·ly, adverb
- cur·tail·er, noun
- cur·tail·ment, noun
- non·cur·tail·ing, adjective
- un·cur·tailed, adjective
Other definitions for curtail (2 of 2)
a horizontal, spiral termination to the lower end of a stair railing.
Also called curtail step . a starting step having a scroll termination to one or both ends of the tread.
Origin of curtail
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How to use curtail in a sentence
He curtails their income to such an extent that they are forced out of the ministry because they cannot live by the Gospel.
Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians | Martin LutherDespotism curtails enterprise, and prevents the specialization of parts and functions as the genuine condition of unity.
They have maintained that it curtails individual initiative and crushes enthusiasm.
Craftsmanship in Teaching | William Chandler BagleyIt curtails not the right of a free press, which Mr. M. held to be the luminary of the public mind.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16) | Thomas Hart BentonDat Deus immiti cornua curta bovi; God curtails the power to do evil in those who desire to do it.
British Dictionary definitions for curtail
/ (kɜːˈteɪl) /
(tr) to cut short; abridge
Origin of curtail
1Derived forms of curtail
- curtailer, noun
- curtailment, noun
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