A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.
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.
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 check, restrain or control.
To bring to a stop beside a curb.
The small forward or power forward position; two frontcourt positions that are taller than guards but shorter than centers.
One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
The front part of a vessel.
An e-mail message that is forwarded to another recipient or recipients; an electronic chain letter.
A direct agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specific point in the future; distinguished from a futures contract in that the latter is standardized and traded on an exchange.
To an earlier point in time. See also bring forward.
In the direction in which someone or something is facing.
In the usual order or sequence.
At, near or towards the front of something.
Into the future.
At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
In the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.
So that front and back are in the usual orientation.
To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.
To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
To advance, promote.
Acting in or pertaining to the direction of travel or movement.
Situated toward or at the front of something.
Situated toward or near the enemy lines.
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
Expected or scheduled to take place in the future.
Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.
Moving in the desired direction of progress.
Acting in or pertaining to the direction in which someone or something is facing.
Having the usual order or sequence.