curb vs thrill

curb

verb
  • To crouch; to cringe. 

  • 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 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. 

noun
  • 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. 

thrill

verb
  • To (cause something to) tremble or quiver. 

  • To drill and thread in one operation, using a tool bit that cuts the hole and the threads in one series of computer-controlled movements. 

  • To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation. 

noun
  • A breathing place or hole; a nostril, as of a bird. 

  • A cause of sudden excitement; a kick. 

  • A slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur. 

  • A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion. 

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