2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Carboy \Car"boy\ (k[aum]r"boi), n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael carb basket; or Pers qur[=a]bah a sort of bottle.] A large, globular glass bottle, esp. one of green glass, inclosed in basket work or in a box, for protection; -- used commonly for carrying corrosive liquids; as sulphuric acid, etc. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: carboy n : a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
Powered by Blog Dictionary [BlogDict]
Kindly supported by
Vaffle Invitation Code
Get a Freelance Job - Outsource Your Projects | Threadless Coupon
All rights
reserved. (2008-2024)