self-loader

Definitions of self-loader

1. noun

   a firearm that reloads itself
   synonyms: autoloader

   types:

   automatic firearm, automatic gun, automatic weapon

   a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released

   semiautomatic firearm

   an autoloader that fires only one shot at each pull of the trigger

   automatic, automatic pistol

   a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released

   automatic, automatic rifle, machine rifle

   light machine gun

   Garand, Garand rifle, M-1, M-1 rifle

   a semiautomatic rifle

   machine gun

   a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted)

   semiautomatic, semiautomatic pistol

   a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

   type of:

   firearm, piece, small-arm

   a portable gun