English Explanatory Dictionary

Jungle Carbine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The British-made Number 5 SMLE rifle, with a shortened barrel suitable for jungle warfare.

Word forms

Jungle Carbine Jungle Carbines

Etymology

So called due to its primary service in the jungles of Malaya after World War II.

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