autoloading
Definition
- Adjective:
- (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously: Describes a firearm mechanism that automatically chambers a new round from its magazine after firing, allowing for repeated shots without manual reloading between each shot.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The soldier was equipped with an autoloading rifle.
- Modern autoloading shotguns are popular for sport shooting and home defense.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily technical and is used almost exclusively in the context of firearms and their mechanisms. It is a more specific term than "semi-automatic," though they are often used synonymously in casual conversation to describe firearms that fire one shot per trigger pull and automatically reload.
Variants and Related Words
- Autoloader (noun): A firearm that operates with an autoloading mechanism.
- He cleaned his autoloader after a day at the range.
Synonyms
- Semi-automatic: (adj.) Operating in a mode where one round is fired per trigger pull, with automatic reloading. This is the most common synonym.
- Self-loading: (adj.) Capable of loading itself; often used interchangeably with "autoloading."
Related Phrases
- While "autoloading" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or idioms, it is a key component in compound terms like "autoloading pistol" or "autoloading mechanism."
Adjective
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(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
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an autoloading rifle
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