Carabiniere
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9.9
A ship in the Italian navy
- proper noun
:
Carabiniere
- During the maritime exercise, several Carabiniere ships participated alongside allied fleets.
Examples
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The commander inspected the Carabiniere before it set sail on its mission.
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The Carabiniere is known for its state-of-the-art navigation system and advanced weaponry.
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Finally, the guard turns to her, Carabiniere.
Fiction book (1994) -
I'm a Carabiniere.
Synonyms
Atalanta
vsCarabiniere
1
9.9
A name used for several ships in history
is reserved for ships serving in the Italian naval forces
9.9
A name given to several ships used by navies and merchant fleets
is used only for vessels belonging to the Italian naval forces
Pocahontas
vsCarabiniere
7.7
A name used for ships, often in honor of the Native American woman
is specific to ships of Italy rather than general commemorative naming
hirondelle
vsCarabiniere
9.9
A name given to a boat or ship
refers specifically to vessels serving in the Italian navy rather than any ship
Surface Forms
Carabiniere main
Etymology
Carabiniere comes from Italian and originally meant a soldier armed with a carbine 'a short rifle'. So when the Italian navy names a ship Carabiniere, it is honouring those soldiers and their role.