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Semiautomatic

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of semi-automatic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "The measure would make California the first state to require that all new semiautomatic weapons be equipped with technology known as microstamping, which imprints microscopic markings as a gun fires."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously wordnet
  2. 2
    partially automatic wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of semi-automatic. alt-of, alternative

    "Experts say that there is no clear link between semiautomatics and the number of shootings by the police, and that officers are likely to get higher-powered weapons rather than go back to traditional handguns."

  2. 2
    a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From semi- + automatic.

Etymology 2

From semi- + automatic.

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