ˈbɹaɪdəl kənˈteɪn kənˈtɹəʊl kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl

kɝb kɜːb kɝb kɜːb kɜːˈteɪl kɚˈteɪl kɝb kɜːb ˈmɑdəɹət ɹɪˈstɹɪkt place restrictions on curtail drinking in school the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper keep to the curb curb your dogs lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits moderate your alcohol intake hold your tongue hold your temper control your anger 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