Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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thermostat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
curb | Yes | No | Yes | No |
thermostat (noun) | curb (noun) |
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a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat | 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 |
thermostat (verb) | curb (verb) |
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control the temperature with a thermostat | place restrictions on |
keep to the curb | |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |