CARBO-LOAD


Meaning of CARBO-LOAD in English

Pronunciation: ' kär-b ō - ˌ l ō d

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: carbo

Date: 1981

: to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (as a marathon)

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.