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curassow
nounC2+
/ˈkjʊərəsəʊ/A large, ground-dwelling bird of tropical American forests, related to guans and chachalacas.
curate
nounverb-transitiveC1
/kjʊəˈreɪt/ (verb); /ˈkjʊərət/ (noun, clergy)To select, organize, and look after a collection of items (e.g., art, music, information).
curate's egg
nounC2 (Very low frequency, mainly in writing)
/ˌkjʊər.ɪts ˈeɡ/Something described as good in parts, but overall bad; something of mixed quality, with the suggestion that its positive aspects are used to politely disguise its fundamental flaws.
curated
adjectiveverbC1
/kjʊəˈreɪtɪd/Selected, organized, and presented by a curator or expert.
curative
adjectivenounC1
/ˈkjʊə.rə.tɪv/Having the ability to cure or heal; related to healing.
curator
nounB2-C1
/kjʊəˈreɪtə/A person in charge of a museum, art gallery, or similar institution, responsible for its collections, exhibitions, and research.
curb
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/kɜːb/to restrain, control, or limit something.
curb appeal
nounC1
/kɜːb əˈpiːl/The immediate visual attractiveness of a property from the street, influencing a potential buyer's first impression.
curb ball
nounVery Low / Specialist
/kɜːb bɔːl/An aggressive, dangerous, or unsporting manoeuvre in the context of road cycling, where a rider intentionally forces another rider towards the edge of the road, often onto the raised concrete or stone curb.
curb cut
nounIntermediate (B2)
/ˈkɜːb ˌkʌt/A gentle sloping section where a pavement/sidewalk meets the level of a road, designed primarily for wheelchair and stroller access.
curb exchange
nounC1
/kɜːb ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/The trading of securities, commodities, or currencies that takes place outside of the formal, regulated stock exchange; over-the-counter (OTC) trading, especially in a public, informal, or less regulated setting.
curb market
nounC2
/ˈkɜːb ˌmɑːkɪt/An informal market for the buying and selling of securities not listed on a formal stock exchange.
curb roof
nounLow (C2)
/ˈkɜːb ruːf/A roof with two slopes on each side, where the lower slope is steeper than the upper one.
curb service
nounLow to Medium
/ˈkɜːb ˌsɜː.vɪs/A restaurant service where staff bring food directly to customers waiting in their cars parked at the curb (kerb) outside the establishment.
curb weight
nounLow
/ˈkɜːb weɪt/The total weight of a vehicle in ready-to-drive condition, with all standard equipment, fluids, and fuel, but without any passengers, cargo, or optional accessories.
curbed
adjectiveverbIntermediate
/kɜːbd/restrained, limited or held in check; also, having a curb/kerb (edge of pavement).
curbing
nounB2
/ˈkɜː.bɪŋ/The act or process of controlling, limiting, or restraining something; also, the stone or concrete edging of a pavement.
curbside
adjectivenounB2
/ˈkɜːbsaɪd/The side of a pavement (UK) or sidewalk (US) where the kerb (curb) is located; the area immediately adjacent to the edge of a road.
curbstone
nounC1
/ˈkɜːb.stəʊn/A stone or concrete edging forming a raised border between a road and a footpath (sidewalk).
curch
nounRare / Obsolete
/kɜːtʃ/A square piece of linen or cloth, historically worn as a head-covering or coif, particularly by women in Scotland and northern England.

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