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Term: Carbine

Noun: A lightweight and compact firearm with a shorter barrel, typically used by cavalry soldiers.

Sample sentence: The cavalry soldier carried a carbine on his horse for quick and efficient shooting.

Noun: A medium-range firearm used for hunting or self-defense, smaller than a rifle but larger than a pistol.

Sample sentence: The hunter took his carbine into the woods to track deer.

Noun: In sports, a small-sized air rifle used in shooting competitions.

Sample sentence: The skilled shooter effortlessly hit the target with his competition-grade carbine.

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