ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Autoloader

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Autoloader is a noun meaning (computing) A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.

Meaning

(computing) A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.

More Meanings

  1. (programming) A software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.
  2. (firearms) A semi-automatic firearm.
  3. (military) A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.

Word Forms

Antonyms for autoloader

Common opposites include handloader.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include loadmaster, loadout, autocannon, mechanoloading, catapult, carloading.

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