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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
semi- + automatic
Adjective
semi-automatic (not comparable)
- Partially automatic.
- 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
Translations
of a firearm, loading the next shell but requiring the trigger to be squeezed for each shot
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Noun
semi-automatic (plural semi-automatics)
- (weaponry) A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.
- (automotive) A semi-automatic transmission.
Translations
semi-automatic transmission
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See also
(automotive):