carbine

• Leichtes Gewehr mit kurzem Lauf, das ursprünglich für Kavallerie entwickelt wurde und halb- oder vollautomatisch sein kann.

A noun referring to a lightweight, short-barreled automatic or semi-automatic rifle, typically used by cavalry or airborne troops.

1. Light automatic rifleC1formal

   A lightweight, short-barreled rifle, often used by cavalry, paratroopers, or in close-quarters combat.

   Leichtes automatisches Gewehr

   • The soldier carried a carbine for easier maneuverability in the jungle.
   • Hunters sometimes prefer a carbine for its lighter weight.
   • The weapon was a modern carbine with a folding stock.