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carbo-load
verb[ I ]
uk /ˈkɑː.bəʊˌləʊd/ us /ˈkɑːr.boʊˌloʊd/(alsocarb-load, uk /ˈkɑːbˌləʊd/ us /ˈkɑːr.bˌloʊd/)
to eat a lot of carbohydrates(= foods that provide the body with energy) so that the body stores as much energy as possible, especially before taking part in a long race or a competitive game :
Although unable to train, I've been carbo-loading for a fortnight.
I agree that it's not necessary to carb-load as much in sports like fencing.
You need to store up as much glycogen as you can before the race by carbo-loading.
I often carb load before hitting the gym.
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