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1 curb
kə:b 1. noun1) (something which restrains or controls: We'll have to put a curb on his enthusiasm.) bånd, tøyle, kontroll2) ((American) a kerb.) fortauskant2. verb(to hold back, restrain or control: You must curb your spending.) legge bånd på, tøyle, styredempeIsubst. \/kɜːb\/1) bissel med hakereim, stangbissel2) ( overført) bånd, hemning, kontroll, brems3) ( gruvedrift) senkebrønn4) hevet kant5) (amer.) fortauskant6) ( veterinærfag) harespettput\/keep a curb on legge bånd på, dempe, holde i sjakkIIverb \/kɜːb\/1) tøyle, hindre, dempe, sette en stopper for, bremse, holde i tømme, legge bånd på2) (amer.) forsyne med kant(stein) -
2 wildcat
Isubst. \/ˈwaɪldkæt\/1) ( pattedyrarten Felis silvestris) villkatt, skogkatt2) (amer.) forklaring: en av flere små kattedyr, særlig bobcat, rødgaupe, Felis rufus3) ( spesielt om kvinner) villkatt, tiger4) (gammeldags, hverdagslig) spekulasjon5) ( petroleumsfag) leteboringIIverb \/ˌwaɪldkæt\/( petroleumsfag) lete etter oljeIIIadj. \/ˈwaɪldkæt\/1) (hverdagslig, om planer) usikker, risikabel2) ( om forretninger) ulovlig, svindel-3) ( spesielt om streik) plutselig, uoffisiell, ulovlig
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curb - kerb — ◊ curb Curb can be used as a noun or a verb. If you curb something, you control it and keep it within definite limits. ...proposals to curb the powers of the Home Secretary. A man must decide either to curb his appetites or surrender to them. You … Useful english dictionary
curb — I verb arrest, brake, check, control, delay, detain, govern, harness, hinder, hold back, hold in check, hold up, impede, inhibit, keep within limits, limit, mitigate, moderate, muzzle, obstruct, prohibit, repress, restrain, retard, snub, stay,… … Law dictionary
curb — curb, kerb In BrE, curb is a noun meaning ‘a check or restraint’ and a verb meaning ‘to restrain’. As a noun it also means ‘a strap fastened to a bit on a horse’, and ‘a fender round a hearth’. In AmE, curb has these meanings and is also ‘a stone … Modern English usage
curb — ► NOUN 1) a check or restraint. 2) a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse s lower jaw, used as a check. 3) US variant spelling of KERB(Cf. ↑kerb). ► VERB ▪ keep in check. ORIGIN O … English terms dictionary
curb — Verb: To restrain. Noun: A strap attached to each end of the bit of a horse s bridle and passing around the half circle of his lower jaw. The raised edge of the pavement of a street or highway, next to sidewalk, shoulder of highway, or park strip … Ballentine's law dictionary
curb´less — curb1 «kurb», noun, verb. –n. 1. Also, especially British, kerb. a raised border, especially one of concrete or stone, along the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, or around the top of a well; coaming: »He parked his car close to the curb. 2. an… … Useful english dictionary
curb´a|ble — curb1 «kurb», noun, verb. –n. 1. Also, especially British, kerb. a raised border, especially one of concrete or stone, along the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, or around the top of a well; coaming: »He parked his car close to the curb. 2. an… … Useful english dictionary
curb — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 control; limit VERB + CURB ▪ impose, introduce, put PREPOSITION ▪ curb on ▪ Many companies have imposed curbs on smok … Collocations dictionary
curb — ▪ I. curb curb 1 [kɜːb ǁ kɜːrb] verb [transitive] to control or limit something that has a harmful effect: • The new government s priority is to curb inflation. [m0] ▪ II. curb curb 2 noun [countable] a control or limit on something … Financial and business terms
curb — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)b[/t]] curbs, curbing, curbed 1) VERB If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits. [be V ed] ...advertisements aimed at curbing the spread of Aids... [V n] Inflation needs to be curbed in Russia. Syn: check,… … English dictionary
Curb — Curbs auf dem Suzuka International Racing Course … Deutsch Wikipedia