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.
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 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.
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.
A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
A portable, flexible ladder-like device used in climbing.
A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.
A stapes.
Referring to women's pants/trousers: being of a form, commonly worn by women, that includes a strap beneath the arch of the foot.