Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ration | Yes | No | Yes | No |
curb | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ration (noun) | curb (noun) |
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the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess |
a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) | 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 |
ration (verb) | curb (verb) |
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distribute in rations, as in the army | place restrictions on |
restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war | keep to the curb |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |