Brim
Brim noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
Curb
Curb noun - Something that limits one's freedom of action or choice.
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Curb and Brim. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/brim/curb
Brim & Curb. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/brim/curb>.
Curb or Brim. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/brim/curb.
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