ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Semiautomatic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Semiautomatic is an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of semi-automatic.

Meaning

Alternative spelling of semi-automatic.

Example Sentences

The measure would make California the first state to require that all new semiautomatic weapons be equipped with technology known as microstamping, which imprints microscopic markings as a gun fires.
Experts say that there is no clear link between semiautomatics and the number of shootings by the police, and that officers are likely to get higher-powered weapons rather than go back to traditional handguns.

Word Forms

Synonyms for semiautomatic

Depending on context, synonyms include automatic, autoloading, self-loading.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include autoloading, automatic, self-loading, millimeter, handgun, semiautomated.

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