CARBINES Synonyms

• a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

• large but transportable armament

• a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

• shoot with a gun

• a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

• a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

• a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

• a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings

• a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

• steal goods; take as spoils

• go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

• a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles

• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

• a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps

• (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

• a means of persuading or arguing