Carb
/kɑːb/ name, noun, slang
name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Clipping of carbohydrate abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal, plural-normally
"I'm cutting down on carbs to try and lose weight."
- 2 Clipping of carburetor or carburettor. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
"This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb."
- 3 The hole on a pipe which is covered and opened to control the inflow of air.
"She lifted her thumb off the carb and breathed in the thick smoke."
Proper Noun
- 1 Acronym of California Air Resources Board. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
"In a press release, CARB expanded on their decision. "The LCFS reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by setting a declining carbon intensity target for transportation fuels used in California; producers that don't meet established benchmarks buy credits from those that do. This system has generated $4 billion in annual private sector investment toward a cleaner transportation sector.""
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"According to one website, low carb diets do work."
Etymology
Clipping.