Meaning of carb | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Acronym of California Air Resources Board.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
2. Clipping of carbohydrate
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal, plural-normally
3. Clipping of carburetor or carburettor.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
4. The hole on a pipe which is covered and opened to control the inflow of air.

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Examples

“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.”

“Supporters also claim⟳ that cloud bread is, essentially, a 'bread' without carbs. And it's gluten-free, so no wonder⟳ it's a big hit on social media, the birthplace of the paleo diet.”

“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.)”

“She lifted her thumb off the carb and breathed in the thick smoke⟳.”

“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."”

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