carb UK /kɑːb/US /kɑɹb/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •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. •[usually plural] (informal) Clipping of carbohydrateI'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. •(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.) formscarbs Phrases with carb carb upTo consume a large amount of carbohydrates, ostensibly for energy; generally a practice of athletes, especially runners and swimmers.
