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Semiautomatic

A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.

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📖 Definitions of "Semiautomatic"

noun

1
A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.
2
A semi-automatic transmission

adjective

1
Partially automatic.
2
Of a firearm that automatically ejects a shell and loads the next one, but requires the trigger to be squeezed for each shot; autoloading.

🔄 Synonyms of "Semiautomatic"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
automaticnoun	Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
autoloadingnoun	(programming) The capability of loading and linking portions of a program from mass storage automatically when needed.
self-loading	(firearms) semi-automatic
semiautomatic pistolnoun	a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Semiautomatic"

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Word	Definition
autoloadingnoun	(programming) The capability of loading and linking portions of a program from mass storage automatically when needed.
automaticnoun	Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
self-loading	(firearms) semi-automatic
semiautomatic pistolnoun	a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously
millimeternoun	US spelling of millimetre. [An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of a metre. Symbol: mm]
handgunnoun	A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.
semiautomated	Partly automated.
handgunsnoun	an American pop punk band originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and later based in Baltimore.
pistolnoun	(loosely) A handgun
submachinegunnoun	Alternative form of submachine gun. [A type of short range machine gun that is carried as a personal weapon and uses pistol ammunition.]
automaticsnoun	A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.
shotgunnoun	(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
pneumatic	Powered by, or filled with, compressed air
shotgunsnoun	(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
riflenoun	(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.
pistolsnoun	(loosely) A handgun
automatizedverb	(transitive) To cause to be automated; to automate.
riflesnoun	(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.
machinegunnoun	Alternative spelling of machine gun. [A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.]
electropneumatic	electric and pneumatic