automatic pistol

/ˌˈɔdəˌmædɪk ˌpɪstl/
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Other forms: automatic pistols

Definitions of automatic pistol
  1. noun
    a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released
    synonyms: automatic
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    type of:
    automatic firearm, automatic gun, automatic weapon
    a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released
    handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm
    a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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