1. a mounted soldier or cavalryman, especially one armed with a carbine
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The carabin rode swiftly across the battlefield.
• French carabins were known for their mobility and firepower.
• The regiment of carabins charged the enemy position.
• A carabin's carbine made him effective at medium range.
• The general commanded his carabins to flank the opposing forces.