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self-loader

/ˌsɛlfˈloʊ.dər/

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˌsɛlfˈloʊ.dər/

A noun referring to a firearm that automatically reloads after each shot, typically using the energy from the previous round to chamber the next cartridge.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее огнестрельное оружие, которое автоматически перезаряжается после каждого выстрела, обычно используя энергию предыдущего патрона для досылания следующего.
  1. Self-loading firearm C1 formal

    A firearm that automatically reloads the chamber after each shot, using the energy from the previous shot.

    • The soldier carried a self-loader rifle for rapid fire.
    • Self-loaders are popular among competitive shooters for their efficiency.
    • He cleaned his self-loader pistol after a day at the range.

    🇷🇺Самозарядное оружие

    Synonyms: autoloadersemiautomatic

  • self-loaders plural form
  • self-loaders' possessive plural form
  • self-loader's possessive singular form