CARBINE


Meaning of CARBINE in English

[ 'kα:bʌɪn ]

■ noun a light automatic rifle.

↘ historical a short rifle or musket used by cavalry.

Origin

C17: from Fr. carabine , from carabin 'mounted musketeer'.

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