semiautomatic

Other forms: semiautomatics; semiautomatically

Definitions of semiautomatic

1. adjective

   partially automatic
   synonyms:

   automatic

   operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
2. adjective

   (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
   synonyms: autoloading, self-loading

   automatic

   operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
3. noun

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

   types:

   Luger

   a German semiautomatic pistol

   type of:

   handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm

   a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

   semiautomatic firearm

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