automatic firearm

ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈfaɪərˌɑːrm

Definition

Definition of automatic firearm - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

gun mechanism

TECH.

firearm that reloads and fires continuously when trigger is held

TECH.

The soldier carried an automatic firearm into battle.
He demonstrated the automatic firearm at the range.
Collectors often seek vintage automatic firearms.

automatic weapon

machine gun

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firearm that reloads and fires continuously when trigger is held

Expressions with automatic

on automatic pilot

adj.

operating without conscious control

He answered the questions on automatic pilot.

automatic bill payment

system for paying bills automatically

Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.

automatic camera

camera that operates without manual intervention

With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.

automatic door

door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls

The automatic door opened as we approached the supermarket..

automatic toaster

toaster that pops up bread when done

I bought an automatic toaster for quick breakfasts.

automatic release

system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met

The fire door has an automatic release linked to the alarm system.

Expressions with firearm

semiautomatic firearm

firearm that fires one round per trigger pull

The semiautomatic firearm allows for quicker follow-up shots.

repeating firearm

firearm capable of firing multiple rounds without reloading

The soldier equipped a repeating firearm for the upcoming battle..

Terms with automatic firearm included in their meaning

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machine gun

weapon

automatic firearm firing bullets rapidly

machine pistol

automatic firearm

small automatic gun fired quickly with one hand

submachine gun

military arms

portable automatic firearm for rapid bursts, firing pistol cartridges

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French:arme automatique, ...
German:automatische Feuerwaffe, ...
Italian:arma da fuoco automatica, ...
Spanish:arma de fuego automática, ...
Portuguese:arma de fogo automática, ...
Chinese:自动火器, ...
Japanese:自動火器, ...
Arabic:سلاح ناري آلي, ...
Hebrew:נֶשֶׁק אוֹטוֹמָטִי, ...
Russian:автоматическое огнестрельное оружие, ...
Ukrainian:автомат, ...
Hindi:स्वचालित आग्नेयास्त्र, ...
Bengali:স্বয়ংক্রিয় আগ্নেয়াস্ত্র, ...
Catalan:arma automàtica, ...
Czech:automatická zbraň, ...
Danish:automatvåben, ...
Dutch:automatisch vuurwapen, ...
Greek:αυτόματο πυροβόλο όπλο, ...
Hungarian:gépfegyver, ...
Khmer:កាំភ្លើងស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ, ...
Korean:자동 화기, ...
Persian:سلاح خودکار, ...
Polish:broń automatyczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):arma de fogo automática, ...
Romanian:armă automată, ...
Swedish:automatvapen, ...
Thai:อาวุธปืนอัตโนมัติ, ...
Turkish:otomatik ateşli silah, ...
Vietnamese:súng tự động, ...

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