curbing

[ kur-bing ]

/ ˈkɜr bɪŋ /

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noun

the material forming a curb, as along a street.

curbstones collectively.

a curb or a section of a curb.

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Also British, kerb·ing .

Origin of curbing

First recorded in 1585–95; curb + -ing¹

Words nearby curbing

curb appeal, curb ball, curb cut, curbed, Curb Exchange, curbing, curb market, curb roof, curb service, curbside, curbstone

How to use curbing in a sentence

Perhaps the threat of legal action has also played a role in curbing the horde of dyspeptic deviants.
‘The Fappening’ Is Dead: From A-List Hacking Victims to D-Listers Accused of Leaking Nudes For PR|Marlow Stern|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This can change—but by curbing tuition inflation, not by extending more loans.
The Way to Tackle College Debt Is to Take on Tuition Inflation|Kristen Soltis Anderson|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He loved to talk tough about crime and illegal immigration, but managed to make little headway curbing either.
The Gunslinger of Rue Miromesnil|Christopher Dickey|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This is not the work of a person interested in “curbing spending,” as Lew argues.
Dirty Debt, Done Dirt Cheap|Nick Gillespie|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST

This is a smart move, and will be far more important to curbing unauthorized immigration than token efforts at border security.
What You Need to Know About the Gang of Eight's Immigration Reform Deal|Justin Green|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This fable is only one among many others that were narrated with a view to curbing the propensities of blaspheming swearers.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman
She learned to imitate Charley, in curbing his impetuosity; and he chafed less at her soft touch upon the rein.
Alone|Marion Harland
From that moment the ducal power gained strength in Brittany and succeeded in curbing the feudal nobles.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
“You are not speaking the truth,” Mr. Blatherwick continued, curbing himself with an effort.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin|E. Phillips Oppenheim
His mind was even now working rapidly in the effort to devise some permanent means of curbing Newt's sinister activities.
The Code of the Mountains|Charles Neville Buck

British Dictionary definitions for curbing

curbing

/ (ˈkɜːbɪŋ) /

noun

the US spelling of kerbing

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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