semiautomatic meaning

UK US /ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ 6 syllables

semiautomatic (adjective): partially automatic.

semiautomatic has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

semiautomatic as an adjective

  1. partially automatic

    Similar: automatic

  2. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
    • an autoloading rifle

    Synonyms: autoloading, self-loading

    Similar: automatic

semiautomatic as a noun

  1. a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

    Synonyms: semiautomatic pistol

    Type of: pistol, semiautomatic firearm

    Kinds: Luger

How to pronounce semiautomatic

semiautomatic is pronounced /ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ in American English. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the fifth syllable.

Words that rhyme with semiautomatic

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in IC · 13-letter words

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