uncurbv.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈkəːb/, /(ˌ)ʌŋˈkəːb/, U.S. /ˌənˈkərb/ transitive. To free (a horse) from a curb. Also figurative.
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the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > general equipment > [verb (transitive)] > remove from tether, hobble, etc.
uncurb1580
untrace1604
unhitch1706
unpicket1839
unbear1853
unhobble1881
society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > liberation > set free [verb (transitive)] > free from restraint
ungyve1531
unlock1531
unbuckle1548
unpen1561
unmanacle1582
unmuzzlec1585
unseal1589
dischain1603
unshackle1611
to let out1613
uncage1620
unfreeze1637
loosen1645
unconfine1651
unsequester1664
unbay1687
uncurb1729
unbind1735
unleash1822
disenchain1853
1580 C. Hollyband Treasurie French Tong Desgourmer vn cheval, to vncurbe a horse.
1684 T. Goddard Plato's Demon 160 It is like uncurbing, or laying the Reins upon the Necks of headstrong Horses.
1729 E. Young Merchant v. ix Who curbs the tide, Uncurbs, extends, throws wide Britannia's reign.
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