curbing

Plural: curbings

Noun

• A border or edge, especially a concrete one along a street.
• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
• A row of curbstones; the material used to construct such a curb
• The damage caused to a wheel or tire by curbing (running the wheel or tire into or over a curb).

Verb

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
• to put down by force or authority
• keep to the curb
• place restrictions on
• present participle and gerund of curb

Examples

• The placement of CURBING across the triple-letter square prevented any high-scoring plays.

Synonyms

check, conquer, contain, control, curb, curtail, cut back, hold, hold in, inhibit, kerb, moderate, restrict, stamp down, subdue, suppress