Noun
- 1. semiautomatic pistol, semiautomatic, pistol, handgun, side arm, shooting iron, semiautomatic firearm
- usage: a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously
Adjective
- 1. semiautomatic, automatic (vs. manual)
- usage: partially automatic
- 2. autoloading(prenominal), self-loading, semiautomatic, automatic (vs. manual)
- usage: (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously; "an autoloading rifle"
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