Curb-stone
11Curb plate — Curb Curb, n. 1. That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse. [1913 Webster] He… …
12curb — [kʉrb] n. [ME & OFr courbe, curve, curb, orig., adj., curved, bent < L curvus: see CURVE] 1. a chain or strap passed around a horse s lower jaw and attached to the bit (curb bit): the curb checks the horse by causing it to lower its head when… …
13curb — curb, kerb In BrE, curb is a noun meaning ‘a check or restraint’ and a verb meaning ‘to restrain’. As a noun it also means ‘a strap fastened to a bit on a horse’, and ‘a fender round a hearth’. In AmE, curb has these meanings and is also ‘a stone …
14curb — Synonyms and related words: American Stock Exchange, Amex, Tarmac, Tarvia, Wall Street, abstain, arrest, arrestation, asphalt, back band, backpedal, backstrap, backwater, bearing rein, bellyband, bit, bitumen, bituminous macadam, blacktop,… …
15Stone Cross Windmill — which has been restored and is open to the public.History Stone Cross Windmill was built in 1876 by Stephen Neve, the Warbleton millwright. Two sails were blown off in 1925. It was working by wind until 1937.cite book | first = Martin| last =… …
16curb´less — curb1 «kurb», noun, verb. –n. 1. Also, especially British, kerb. a raised border, especially one of concrete or stone, along the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, or around the top of a well; coaming: »He parked his car close to the curb. 2. an… …
17curb´a|ble — curb1 «kurb», noun, verb. –n. 1. Also, especially British, kerb. a raised border, especially one of concrete or stone, along the edge of a pavement or sidewalk, or around the top of a well; coaming: »He parked his car close to the curb. 2. an… …
18curb — {{11}}curb (n.) late 15c., strap passing under the jaw of a horse (used to restrain the animal), from O.Fr. courbe (12c.) curb on a horse, from L. curvus, from curvare to bend (see CURVE (Cf. curve) (v.)). Meaning enclosed framework is from 1510s …
19stone — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 hard solid substance ADJECTIVE ▪ heavy ▪ hard ▪ rough, smooth ▪ weathered ▪ carve …
20Stone Poneys — Infobox musical artist | Name = Stone Poneys Img capt = The band s 1960 s promotional poster Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Origin = Genre = Folk rock Rock Years active = 1964 mdash;1967 Label = Capitol Records The Stone Poneys …
