carabinier Definition
- 1a soldier in a cavalry unit that uses carbines
- 2a mountaineer who ascends using a rope and carabiners
Using carabinier: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carabinier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The carabiniers were sent to the front lines.
Example
He was an expert carabinier, having climbed many mountains in his career.
carabinier Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for carabinier
Phrases with carabinier
carabinier d'arrest
a gendarme or police officer who is responsible for making arrests
Example
The carabinier d'arrest took the suspect into custody.
carabinierie
the cavalry branch of the Italian army
Example
He served in the carabinierie for ten years.
a military unit consisting of carabiniers
Example
The carabinier regiment was deployed to the front lines.
Origins of carabinier
from French 'carabinier', from 'carabine', a type of firearm
Summary: carabinier in Brief
'Carabinier' [kar-uh-buh-neer] refers to two distinct types of soldiers. The first is a cavalryman who uses carbines, while the second is a mountaineer who ascends using a rope and carabiners. Examples include 'The carabiniers were sent to the front lines.' and 'He was an expert carabinier, having climbed many mountains in his career.' Phrases include 'carabinier d'arrest,' 'carabinierie,' and 'carabinier regiment.'
