Checks (5)
'checks' is the definition.
(curbing is a kind of checking)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for curbs that I've seen before include "Restrains" , "Place restrictions on" , "Keeps in check" .)
'checks' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for vets that I've seen before include "Investigates thoroughly to ensure suitability, for a job perhaps" , "Inspects (animals?)" , "Thoroughly examines" , "Ex-servicemen and women, in short" , "old soldiers" .)
'checks' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for examines that I've seen is " Tests".)