Self-acting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Self-acting is an adjective meaning Acting of or by itself.
Meaning
Acting of or by itself.
Example Sentences
On this railway there were three inclined planes of the self-acting type, the full wagons pulling up the empty.
The door is fitted with a powerful spring and a feather-touch self-acting lock. It cannot be left unlocked unless you deliberately prop it open.
Synonyms for self-acting
Depending on context, synonyms include automatic, self-regulating, self-moving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-regulating, automatic, self-moving, autonomous, self-starting, self-executing.
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