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Carb

//kɑːb// name, noun, slang

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Proper Noun
  1. 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.""

Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of carbohydrate abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal, plural-normally

    "I'm cutting down on carbs to try and lose weight."

  2. 2
    Clipping of carburetor or carburettor. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal

    "This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb."

  3. 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."

Etymology

Clipping.

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