car·bo-load | \ ˈkär-bō-ˌlōd 
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\carbo-loaded; carbo-loading; carbo-loads
Definition of carbo-load
: to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (such as a marathon)
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carbo-load
intransitive verbcar·bo-load | \ ˈkär-ˌbō-ˈlōd \
\Medical Definition of carbo-load
: to consume foods high in carbohydrates especially in preparation for an activity (such as distance running) that requires long-lasting energy and endurance
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The first known use of carbo-load was in 1983
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