curbing

/ˈkɜrbɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of controlling or limiting something.
    • The new law is aimed at curbing pollution from factories.
    • She believes in curbing her spending to save more money.
    • The government is focused on curbing the spread of misinformation.
  2. A raised edge along a street, made of stone or concrete; a curb.
    • The curbing was painted yellow to mark the no-parking zone.
    • He tripped on the curbing while crossing the road.
    • The city replaced the old curbing along Main Street.
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