semi-automatic

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English

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Etymology

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From semi- +‎ automatic.

Adjective

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semi-automatic (not comparable)

  1. Partially automatic.
  2. Of a firearm that automatically ejects a shell and loads the next one, but requires the trigger to be squeezed for each shot; autoloading.
    Coordinate term: fully-automatic

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Noun

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semi-automatic (plural semi-automatics)

  1. (weaponry) A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.
  2. (automotive) A semi-automatic transmission.

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See also

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(automotive):