Carbine
noun
A light, short-barreled type of gun, often used by cavalry in the past.
He loaded his carbine and prepared for the cavalry charge.
Often appears as...
- carbine rifle
- loaded carbine
noun
A light, short-barreled type of gun, often used by cavalry in the past.
He loaded his carbine and prepared for the cavalry charge.
Often appears as...
- carbine rifle
- loaded carbine
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand 'carbine' was mainly used by mounted soldiers historically due to its size.
The museum displayed a carbine from the Civil War era.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Use
'Carbine' now refers to lightweight rifles used by police or for sport.
The police officer carried a carbine for rapid response.
Pro Tip 3/3Size and Portability
Emphasize that a carbine is smaller than a standard rifle, making it easier to handle.
Hiking through the woods, he preferred his compact carbine.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand 'carbine' was mainly used by mounted soldiers historically due to its size.
The museum displayed a carbine from the Civil War era.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Use
'Carbine' now refers to lightweight rifles used by police or for sport.
The police officer carried a carbine for rapid response.
Pro Tip 3/3Size and Portability
Emphasize that a carbine is smaller than a standard rifle, making it easier to handle.
Hiking through the woods, he preferred his compact carbine.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand 'carbine' was mainly used by mounted soldiers historically due to its size.
The museum displayed a carbine from the Civil War era.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Use
'Carbine' now refers to lightweight rifles used by police or for sport.
The police officer carried a carbine for rapid response.
Pro Tip 3/3Size and Portability
Emphasize that a carbine is smaller than a standard rifle, making it easier to handle.
Hiking through the woods, he preferred his compact carbine.
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Video examples
Stanley McChrystal:...
And I'd look around, and then I'd see another paratrooper, a young guy or girl, and they'd have pulled out their M4 carbine and they'd be picking up their equipment. They'd be doing everything that we had taught them.
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Stone Clothing PIPE The...
don't get too close that foot I want every piece carbines stand off to the side no direct line shot after a few
Video examples
Stanley McChrystal:...
And I'd look around, and then I'd see another paratrooper, a young guy or girl, and they'd have pulled out their M4 carbine and they'd be picking up their equipment. They'd be doing everything that we had taught them.
Video examples
Stone Clothing PIPE The...
don't get too close that foot I want every piece carbines stand off to the side no direct line shot after a few
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Quote examples
Bobby Sands
Irish Activist
I was set to confront the might of the imperial empire with an M-1 carbine and enough hate to topple the world.
Quote examples
Bobby Sands
Irish Activist
I was set to confront the might of the imperial empire with an M-1 carbine and enough hate to topple the world.
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