semiautomatic pistol meaning

UK US /ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk ˈpɪstəl/ 8 syllables

semiautomatic pistol (noun): a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously.

Definition of semiautomatic pistol

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

    Synonyms: semiautomatic

    Type of: pistol, semiautomatic firearm

    Kinds: Luger

How to pronounce semiautomatic pistol

semiautomatic pistol is pronounced /ˌsɛmiˌɔtəˈmætɪk ˈpɪstəl/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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