carbine

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɑːbaɪn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000
noun
R

A type of firearm that is smaller and lighter than a standard rifle.

The soldier quickly grabbed his carbine from the backseat of the car before heading into the building.

translation

n. A type of firearm that is smaller and lighter than a standard rifle.

Word Forms

Plural carbines