Looking for the meaning of the word CARBINE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CARBINE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Carbine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from French carabine, from carabin ‘mounted musketeer’, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɑːbʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a firearm similar to a lightweight rifle but with a shorter barrel.
Short Definition:light automatic rifle
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