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carb.

Clipping of carbohydrate

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

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noun/kɑːb/Received-Pronunciation/kɑɹb/General-American
  1. Clipping of carbohydrate

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · informal · plural-normally
    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.
  2. Clipping of carburetor or carburettor.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · informal
    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. 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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