carb

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal, plural-normally)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.”

   “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.”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, 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. 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.”

name

1. (abbreviation, acronym, alt-of)Acronym of California Air Resources Board.

   “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."”