Definition of "carb" in İngilizce

noun

1. (informal, usually in the plural) 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.

2. (informal) 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. (drugs) 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.