carb

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Clipping of carbohydrate

   • I'm cutting down on carbs to try and lose weight.
   • I'm looking into low-carb and no-carb options as part of my healthy eating plan.
   • But others say the new 'squaffles' and 'mushottos' are one step too far, and called for an end to the veggie carb trend.
2. 2

   Clipping of carburetor or carburettor.

   • This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.
   • This engine came with dual four-barrel carbs straight from the factory. (The 1960s were a different time indeed.)
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.
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   1. 4

      Acronym of California Air Resources Board.

The neighborhood

• neighborcarb-