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semi-automatic

UK
/ˌsemiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
US
/ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

Translations

semi-automaticnoun
semi-automatics
pl
UK
/ˌsemiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
US
/ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
Used as a countable noun meaning a semi-automatic firearm.
semi-automatiqueNom substantivé, surtout en parlant d’une arme à feu semi-automatique.
The new law bans the sale of certain semi-automatics.
La nouvelle loi interdit la vente de certains semi-automatiques.
semi-automaticadjective
UK
/ˌsemiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
US
/ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
semi-automatiqueSe dit d’un appareil ou d’un procédé fonctionnant en partie automatiquement et en partie manuellement; en parlant d’une arme à feu, qui se recharge automatiquement après chaque tir.
The semi-automatic washing machine requires you to move clothes from the washer to the spinner manually.
Le lave-linge semi-automatique exige que vous transfériez les vêtements de la cuve à l’essoreuse manuellement.
Synonyms
self-loading
autoloading
partially automatic

Definitions

semi-automaticnoun
A firearm that automatically reloads after each shot but requires a separate trigger pull for every round fired.
The new law bans the sale of certain semi-automatics.
semi-automaticadjective
Partially automatic; describing a device or process that operates partly by itself and partly under manual control.
The semi-automatic washing machine requires you to move clothes from the washer to the spinner manually.
Describing a firearm that automatically reloads after each shot but requires a separate trigger pull for each round fired.
He purchased a semi-automatic rifle for target practice at the shooting range.
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