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repeating firearm

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repeating firearm
n.
A firearm capable of firing several times without being reloaded.
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Noun1.repeating firearm - a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloadingrepeating firearm - a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading
repeater
firearm, small-arm, piece - a portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"
Mauser - trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol
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