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semiautomatic

se·miau·to·matic

US/ˌsɛmɪˌɔtʌˈmætɪk/ rare

noun

adjective

2.

(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously

  • “an autoloading rifle”

Origin

From semi- + automatic.

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