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Semiautomatic

Seh-mee-aw-tuh-MA-tihk

/ˌsɛmiːˌɔːtʌˈmætɪk/

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semiautomatic

Dictionary meaning

(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously.

Synonyms: autoloading

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