くと 食い止める Common word Show inflections LinksSentence search for 食い止めるSentence search for くいとめるSentence search for くい止めるKanji details for 食 and 止Edit in JMdict Ichidan verb, Transitive verb1. to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem; to curb; to haltOther formsくい止める 【くいとめる】 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.