Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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keep back | No | No | Yes | No |
curb | Yes | No | Yes | No |
keep back (noun) | curb (noun) |
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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | |
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 |
keep back (verb) | curb (verb) |
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prevent the action or expression of | place restrictions on |
hold back; refuse to hand over or share | keep to the curb |
secure and keep for possible future use or application | lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |