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semiautomatic

DEFINITIONS OF: semiautomatic

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adj partially automatic

Synonyms
automatic
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

adj (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously

Synonyms:
autoloading, self-loading
automatic
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

n a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

Synonyms:
semiautomatic pistol
Types:
Luger
a German semiautomatic pistol
Type of:
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
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