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Definition of 'semiautomatic'

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1. (adj.) semiautomatic
partly automatic.

2. semiautomatic
(of a firearm) automatically ejecting the spent cartridge case and loading the next cartridge but requiring a squeeze of the trigger to fire each shot.

3. (n.) semiautomatic
a semiautomatic firearm.

Etymology: (1890–95)

Definition of 'semiautomatic'

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1. (adj) semiautomatic pistol, semiautomatic
a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

2. (adj) semiautomatic
partially automatic

3. (adj) autoloading(a), self-loading, semiautomatic
(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
"an autoloading rifle"

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