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Curb bit — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Curb bit — A Western style curb bit with leather curb strap An English style Weymouth curb … Wikipedia
curb bit — noun a horse s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • Syn: ↑curb • Hypernyms: ↑bit * * * noun : a stiff bit having branches by which a leverage is obtained upon the jaws of a horse see bridle illustration * * * curb bit, a horse … Useful english dictionary
curb bit — /ˈkɜb bɪt/ (say kerb bit) noun a bit for a horse, which, by slight effort, produces great pressure on the mouth for controlling the animal …
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 that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Curb pins — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Curb 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Curb — may refer to: Curb (road), or kerb, the edge where a raised pavement/sidewalk/footpath, road median, or road shoulder meets an unraised street or other roadway. Curb Records, a record label started by Mike Curb in 1973. Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO… … Wikipedia
curb — [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… … English World dictionary
Bit (horse) — For other uses, see bit (disambiguation). A horse wearing an English bridle with a snaffle bit and a cavesson A bit is a type of horse tack used in equestrian activities, usually made of metal or a synthetic material, and is placed in the mouth… … Wikipedia
