"Jungle Carbine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jungle Carbines [plural]
Etymology: So called due to its primary service in the jungles of Malaya after World War II. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Jungle Carbine}} Jungle Carbine (plural Jungle Carbines)
  1. (informal) The British-made Number 5 SMLE rifle, with a shortened barrel suitable for jungle warfare. Wikipedia link: Jungle Carbine Tags: informal Categories (topical): Firearms, Weapons

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