Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmiəˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
noun a type of firearm that can fire continuously with a single pull of the trigger
A1 A semiautomatic is a type of firearm that requires the shooter to manually chamber each round.
A2 The police officer carried a semiautomatic pistol as his duty weapon.
B1 The hunter preferred using a semiautomatic rifle for hunting deer.
B2 The military unit was equipped with semiautomatic weapons for combat missions.
C1 The criminal was apprehended with a semiautomatic firearm in his possession.
C2 The expert marksman demonstrated incredible accuracy with his semiautomatic rifle during the competition.
adjective partially automatic
A1 The semiautomatic toaster makes breakfast easier.
A2 She learned how to use a semiautomatic camera for her photography class.
B1 The police officer carried a semiautomatic weapon for protection.
B2 The factory upgraded to semiautomatic machinery to increase efficiency.
C1 The military used semiautomatic rifles during the operation.
C2 The advanced semiautomatic technology revolutionized the manufacturing industry.
formal The military uses semiautomatic weapons for combat missions.
informal My brother's new rifle is semiautomatic, it's pretty cool.
slang I heard that gang member got caught with a semiautomatic piece.
figurative Her mind works like a semiautomatic machine, constantly firing off ideas.
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