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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.
2. 2
   a firearm that reloads itself wordnet
3. 3
   A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.
4. 4
   A software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.
5. 5
   A semi-automatic firearm.

Synonyms

All synonyms

self loaderself-loader

Antonyms

All antonyms

handloader

Etymology

From auto- + loader.

Related phrases

semi automatic

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