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curb

verb (curbs, curbed, curbing); noun (curbs)

«curb» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To curb something is to hold it back or keep it under control: curb your temper. tree →
A curb is the stone edge of a pavement by the road. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, a character tries to curb a wild horse or their own tongue

Examples

Try to curb your appetite at the party. tree →
The rider used the bit to curb the horse. tree →
Stand back from the curb when the bus comes. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

In Jewish tradition

The psalmist says he will keep a curb on his mouth, meaning he will hold back his words.

Interpretation. Guarding speech is a major Jewish teaching. The sages praise silence and warn against gossip.

Examples

I said: 'I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue; I will keep a curb upon my mouth, while the wicked is before me.' (Writings PSA.39.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «curb» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«curb» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «curb» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«curb» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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