carbine
Translation
carbine
Examples
The soldier was armed with a carbine.
The soldier was armed with a carbine.
A carbine is shorter and lighter than a rifle.
A carbine is shorter and lighter than a rifle.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a short, light rifle. The soldier was armed with a carbine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rifle, firearm; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From French 'carabine', from 'carabin', a type of light cavalryman who originally used the weapon.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'car'bine, a gun short enough to be used easily inside a 'car' or other vehicle.