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curb vs curbstone

curbstone vs curb

curb and curbstone both are nouns.

curb is a verb but curbstone is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curb Yes No Yes No
curbstone Yes No No No
curb (noun) curbstone (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess a paving stone forming part of a curb
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
curb (verb) curbstone (verb)
place restrictions on
keep to the curb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Difference between curb and curbstone

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