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semiautomatic

3 definitions • 3 examples
1

Examples:

a semiautomatic gearbox/shotgun
2
a weapon that fires one round of bullets each time the trigger is pressed:

Examples:

He was armed with a semiautomatic.
3
(of a gun) having a bullet in position and ready for firing when the trigger is pulled:

Examples:

a semiautomatic pistol/rifle

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