English Explanatory Dictionary

carbine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rifle with a short barrel.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑː.biːn/ /ˈkɑː.baɪ̯n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-carbine.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-carbine2.wav /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑɹ.baɪ̯n/

Word forms

carbine carbines carabin carabine

Etymology

Ca. 1600, from French carabine. Doublet of carabine.

Derived words

carbineer Jungle Carbine pistol carbine saddle carbine
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