semiautomatic

• Qualifie une arme à feu qui recharge automatiquement la cartouche suivante après un tir, mais qui nécessite une pression distincte sur la détente pour chaque coup ; s'emploie aussi plus largement pour désigner tout processus partiellement automatisé.

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.

   semi-automatique

   • 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.

   Antonymeshand-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.

   Semi-automatique (arme à feu)

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

   Synonymesautoloadingself-loading

   Antonymesautomaticmanualpump action

• Nom désignant une arme à feu, généralement un pistolet, capable de se recharger et de tirer à chaque pression sur la détente, sans nécessiter de rechargement manuel entre les coups.

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.

   arme semi-automatique

   • 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.

   Synonymesautoloaderself-loader