automatic firearm


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Noun1.automatic firearm - a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is releasedautomatic firearm - a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released
automatic gun, automatic weapon
autoloader, self-loader - a firearm that reloads itself
automatic pistol, automatic - a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released
automatic, automatic rifle, machine rifle - light machine gun
machine gun - a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted)
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