to do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of
to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
To check, restrain or control.
To rein in.
To bend or curve.
To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.
To crouch; to cringe.
To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.
To bring to a stop beside a curb.
Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness.
A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain.
A sidewalk, covered or partially enclosed, bordering the airport terminal road system with adjacent paved areas to permit vehicles to off-load or load passengers.
A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.