Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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countercheck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
curb | Yes | No | Yes | No |
countercheck (noun) | curb (noun) |
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something that checks the correctness of a previous check | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess |
a check that restrains another check | an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) |
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse |
countercheck (verb) | curb (verb) |
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check a second time | place restrictions on |
oppose or check by a counteraction | keep to the curb |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |