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semiautomatic

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sem·i·au·to·mat·ic  (smt-mtk, sm-)
adj.
1. Partially automatic.
2. Ejecting a shell and loading the next round of ammunition automatically, but requiring a squeeze of the trigger for each shot. Used of a firearm.
n.
A semiautomatic firearm. Also called self-loader.

semiautomatic [ˌsɛmɪˌɔːtəˈmætɪk]
adj
1. partly automatic
2. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (of a firearm) self-loading but firing only one shot at each pull of the trigger Compare automatic [5]
n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a semiautomatic firearm
semiautomatically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.semiautomaticsemiautomatic - a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously
Luger - a German semiautomatic pistol
handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
semiautomatic firearm - an autoloader that fires only one shot at each pull of the trigger
Adj.1.semiautomatic - partially automatic
automatic - operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; "automatic transmission"; "a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts"
2.semiautomatic - (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously; "an autoloading rifle"
automatic - operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; "automatic transmission"; "a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts"
Translations
semiautomatic [ˌsɛmɪˌɔːtəˈmætɪk] adjsemiautomatico/a
semiautomatic [ˌsɛmɪˌɔːtəˈmætɪk] adjsemiautomatico/a


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