curb in Latin
curb in Latin is compescō, refrēnō, reprimō — curb means the raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
curb in Latin
compescō
(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
refrēnō
(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
reprimō
(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
What does "curb" mean?
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noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
"He parked the car close to the curb."
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noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
"The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking."
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verb To control or hold back; to restrain.
"She tried to curb her enthusiasm during the interview."
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curb in a sentence
- He parked the car close to the curb.
- The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking.
- She tried to curb her enthusiasm during the interview.
- The government introduced measures to curb inflation.
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What is "curb" in Latin?
"curb" in Latin is compescō, refrēnō, reprimō. curb means: The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
How do you use "curb" in a sentence?
Example: "He parked the car close to the curb." In Latin, "curb" is compescō, refrēnō, reprimō.
Are there other ways to say "curb" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "curb": compescō, refrēnō, reprimō.
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