semiautomatic

• Bezeichnet eine Schusswaffe, die nach jedem Schuss automatisch nachlädt, aber für jeden Schuss einen separaten Druck auf den Abzug erfordert; allgemeiner auch für jeden Prozess verwendet, der teilweise automatisiert ist.

Describes a firearm that automatically loads the next round after firing but requires a separate trigger pull for each shot; also used more broadly to describe any process that is partially automated.

1. Partially automaticB2formaltechnical

   Operating with some degree of automation, but requiring manual input for certain steps.

   Halbautomatisch

   • The factory uses a semiautomatic assembly line.
   • This semiautomatic dishwasher still needs you to load the dishes.
   • The new semiautomatic transmission allows the driver to shift gears manually if desired.

   Antonymehand-operatedmanual

2. Firearm mechanismB2formal

   Describing a firearm that automatically loads the next round after each shot, but requires a separate trigger pull for each shot.

   Halbautomatisch

   • The soldier carried a semiautomatic rifle.
   • Semiautomatic pistols are popular for self-defense.
   • The hunter used a semiautomatic shotgun for bird hunting.

   Synonymeautoloadingself-loading

   Antonymeautomaticmanualpump action

• Substantiv, das eine Schusswaffe bezeichnet, meist eine Pistole, die bei jedem Druck auf den Abzug schießt und sich dabei selbst nachlädt, ohne dass zwischen den Schüssen manuell nachgeladen werden muss.

A noun referring to a firearm, typically a pistol, that is capable of loading and firing continuously with each pull of the trigger, without requiring manual reloading between shots.

1. Semiautomatic firearmB2formal

   A type of firearm that automatically loads the next round after each shot but requires a separate trigger pull for each shot.

   Halbautomatische Schusswaffe

   • The soldier carried a semiautomatic as his primary weapon.
   • He fired several rounds from the semiautomatic at the range.
   • The police officer was trained to use a semiautomatic safely.

   Synonymeautoloaderself-loader