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semi-automatic

/ˌsemiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

/ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

semi-automaticnoun

semi-automatics

/ˌsemiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

/ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

Used as a countable noun meaning a semi-automatic firearm.

Definitions

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

/ˌsemiˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

/ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

Translations

He bought a semi-automatic washing machine.

Он купил полуавтоматическую стиральную машину.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

partially automatic