Definitions for autoloader
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. autoloader, self-loadernoun

   a firearm that reloads itself

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. autoloadernoun

   A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.

2. autoloadernoun

   A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.

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1. Autoloader

   An autoloader or auto-loader is a mechanical aid or replacement for the personnel that load ordnance into crew-served weapons without being an integrated part of the gun itself. The term is generally only applied to larger weapons, such as naval weapons, tanks, and artillery; that would otherwise have a dedicated person or persons loading them.An autoloader extracts a shell and propellant charge from the ammunition storage rack/compartment and loads it into a magazine or belt, if the gun has one, or directly into the chamber of the gun if it does not. It often replaces a human loader. Automation can streamline and speed the loading process, resulting in a more effective design. With a smaller crew, the vehicle can also be made smaller inside. This reduces the amount of surface area that needs to be armored, meaning the vehicle, especially the turret, can be smaller and lighter. With a lower profile, the tank is harder both to spot and to hit.

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1. autoloader

   An autoloader is a mechanical device that automatically loads and reloads data storage devices, often used in backup and archiving systems. It's also used in military contexts to refer to a mechanism that automatically loads ammunition into firearm systems. This automation eliminates the need for human interference in the process of loading and reloading.

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1. Autoloader

   An autoloader or auto-loader is a mechanical aid or replacement for the personnel that load ordnance into crew-served weapons, such as tanks and artillery. The term is generally only applied to larger weapons that would otherwise have a dedicated person or persons loading them. Semi-automatic firearms are sometimes informally called "auto-loaders". However, this is a derivation of the term "auto-loading" rather than a physical "autoloader", as discussed here. An autoloader, as its name suggests, extracts a shell and propellant charge from the ammunition storage rack/compartment and loads it into a magazine, if the gun has one, or directly into the chamber of the gun if it does not. It can and often does replace a human loader. By automating the loading process, it can streamline and speed up the loading process, resulting in a more effective fighting machine. In addition, by removing the need for one crew member, the overall size of the vehicle can be reduced, which in turn reduces the amount of surface area that needs to be armored, and thus a vehicle designed to use an autoloader can benefit from a significant decrease in weight and size. Also, since an autoloader can take up less volume inside a tank than a human, it potentially allows for a lower profile, making the tank harder to hit. Autoloaders are mechanical devices, and therefore their reliability depends on how well they are made.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of autoloader in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of autoloader in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=autoloader
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Autoloader
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoloader
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=autoloader