Autofire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autofire is a noun meaning (science fiction) A feature that allows a weapon to fire automatically.
Meaning
(science fiction) A feature that allows a weapon to fire automatically.
More Meanings
- (video games, weaponry) To fire automatically.
- (video games) A feature on a joystick or gamepad that permits automatic firing, as though the player were repeatedly pressing the fire button.
Example Sentences
High-speed autofire and a choice of two joystick sizes are featured.
You start off with just seven clips of ammo and five grenades — so all you autofire merchants are in trouble. Only real soldiers, with an accurate eye and careful trigger finger need apply here.
Also the crappy joystick, the SJS1, is useless. It's as stiff as a Skoda's steering and there's no autofire on it. I can't help thinking that I made the worst investment of my life by buying this computer.
Word Forms
- autofires
- autofiring
- autofired
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autoflash, autoloader, jump, select, autofade, autoflare.
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