Curb
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To check, restrain or control. To rein in. To furnish with a curb. To force to "bite the curb" (hit the pavement curb); see curb stomp. To damage vehicle wheels or tires by running into or over a pavement curb.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A row of concrete along the edge of a road. A raised margin along the edge of something, as a strengthening. Something that checks or restrains. 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.
Example sentence: We must keep the pressure on Congress to curb Obama's continued abuse of power. We must always expose that abuse to fellow citizens.
Check
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada).A mark (especially a checkmark: √ ) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK).A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.A bill, particularly in a restaurant.A control; a limit or stop.An inspection or examination.The situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To inspect; to examine.To mark with a checkmark.To control, limit, or halt.To verify or compare with a source of information.To leave in safekeeping.To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.To physically remove a person from play.To remain in the hand without betting, only legal if no one has yet bet.
Example sentence: Fear can be good when you're walking past an alley at night or when you need to check the locks on your doors before you go to bed, but it's not good when you have a goal and you're fearful of obstacles. We often get trapped by our fears, but anyone who has had success has failed before.