Jungle Carbine

English

Etymology

So called due to its primary service in the jungles of Malaya after World War II.

Noun

Jungle Carbine (plural Jungle Carbines)

  1. (informal) The British-made Number 5 SMLE rifle, with a shortened barrel suitable for jungle warfare.
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