semiautomatic

• Descreve uma arma de fogo que recarrega automaticamente o próximo cartucho após o disparo, mas exige um acionamento separado do gatilho para cada tiro; também é usado em sentido mais amplo para descrever qualquer processo que seja parcialmente automatizado.

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.

   Semiautomático

   • 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.

   Antônimoshand-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.

   Semiautomático

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

   Sinônimosautoloadingself-loading

   Antônimosautomaticmanualpump action

• Substantivo que designa uma arma de fogo, geralmente uma pistola, capaz de se recarregar e disparar continuamente a cada pressão no gatilho, sem necessidade de recarregamento manual entre os disparos.

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.

   arma semiautomática

   • 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.

   Sinônimosautoloaderself-loader