Simple Definition of carbine

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carbine

noun

ˈkɑɚˌbiːn How to pronounce carbine (audio)
ˈkɑɚˌbaɪn
plural carbines
: a short, light rifle

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“Carbine.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/carbine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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