train vs curb

train and curb both are nouns.

train and curb both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
train	Yes	No	Yes	No
curb	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, curb is a hypernym of train; that is, curb is a word with a broader meaning than train:

train: cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
curb: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of train include check, contain, control, hold, hold in, moderate.

train (noun)	curb (noun)
public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed	an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor	a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
a series of consequences wrought by an event
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

train (verb)	curb (verb)
exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition	place restrictions on
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession	keep to the curb
create by training and teaching	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
travel by rail or train
educate for a future role or function
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

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