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Definition
Carbine; a short, lightweight rifle with a barrel length between that of a pistol and a standard rifle.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loanword from English and is primarily used in military or technical contexts. It is rarely encountered in daily casual conversation unless the speaker has a specific interest in firearms or gaming. When describing weapons in general, people usually just use the generic term 槍.
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zi1枝jīExamples
He is holding a carbine to practice shooting.
Why is this carbine so lightweight?
Related words
Common phrases
lightweight carbine
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Grammar guides
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