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carbine
noun car·bine \ˈkär-ˌbēn, -ˌbīn\
: a short, light rifle
Full Definition of CARBINE
1
: a short-barreled lightweight firearm originally used by cavalry
2
: a light short-barreled repeating rifle that is used as a supplementary military arm or for hunting in dense brush
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Origin of CARBINE
French carabine, from Middle French carabin carabineer
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CARBINE Defined for Kids
carbine
noun car·bine \ˈkär-ˌbēn, -ˌbīn\
Definition of CARBINE for Kids
: a short light rifle
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