Carbineer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carbineer is a noun meaning (military) A soldier armed with a carbine.
Meaning
(military) A soldier armed with a carbine.
Example Sentences
The prisoner flung him off with a force scarcely to be expected from one of his slight figure, and, turning quickly, said, "Let me die like a man!—whatever is my death, let me face it!" No further effort was made to blindfold him; but the carbineers formed their deadly rank, looking, however, towards their commander for the signal.
Word Forms
- carbineers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rifleman, arms-bearer, cannoneer, armsbearer, combatant, armer.
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