carbine
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/
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carabina
- The soldier carried a carbine because it was easier to maneuver in close quarters.
- carbine rifle
- M4 carbine
- M1 Carbine
So I bring up my carbine and I'm locked on target.
- So I bring up my carbine and I'm locked on target.
- The old man pointed to the seal and the man with the carbine studying it, turning it in his fingers.
- They like the the carbine concept so much that when they had other troops that they didn't need to give long rifles to, but still might like to use, say a bayonet.
- I went through about six of those little, you know, the carbines or whatever.
Examples
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Pointing his carbine at chest level, Hans pushed his way into the room.
Fiction book (1990) -
One of them took out a carbine and shot at the American plane.
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So I bring up my carbine and I'm locked on target.
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"Looks like Handsome Johnny with a carbine in his hand..."
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I'm a dead shot with a carbine.
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The United States Army issues 14.5-inch M4 carbines to its recruits.
Academic text (2016) -
Several hundred people were approaching, waving colorful flags and banners, some carrying slings and old carbines.
Academic text (2003) -
During the battle, each soldier was equipped with a carbine to enhance their mobility.
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The tactical team relied on their carbines for their lightweight design during missions.
Synonyms
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A gun with a long barrel you hold against your shoulder to shoot
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Etymology
Carbine comes from French and Italian words like carabinier and carabina, which named the short guns used by 'horse soldiers'. These mounted troops needed a light, short weapon they could carry easily. That's why a carbine today is a lighter, shorter rifle made for easy carrying and use in close spaces.