noun
- plural of carbine; short-barreled rifles or firearms that are lighter and more compact than standard rifles
Usage: military; firearms
Examples
- The cavalry soldiers carried carbines instead of full-sized rifles.
- Police units were equipped with carbines for close-quarters operations.
- The museum displayed several Civil War-era carbines.
- Modern carbines are popular for their portability and accuracy.
- The soldiers cleaned their carbines after the training exercise.
- Hunters often prefer carbines for their lighter weight in dense woods.