semi-automatic
- Adjective. Partially automatic.
- Adjective. Of a firearm that automatically ejects a shell and loads the next one, but requires the trigger to be squeezed for each shot; autoloading.
- Noun. (weapons) A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.
- Noun. (automotive) A semi-automatic transmission.
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