automatic gun

ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ɡʌn

Definition

Definition of automatic gun - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

weapon

TECH.

firearm that reloads itself and continues firing until the trigger is released

TECH.

The soldier used an automatic gun during the intense firefight.
The rebels were armed with an automatic gun.
He demonstrated the power of the automatic gun at the range.

automatic firearm

machine gun

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firearm that reloads itself and continues firing until the trigger is released

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 gun

gun it

accelerate a vehicle quickly

He gunned it to pass the slow car.

young gun

rising star with potential for success

The young gun is the team's most promising player.

gun down

kill someone using a firearm

The assassin gunned down the target in broad daylight.

hired gun

person employed temporarily for a specific task

They brought in a hired gun to manage the project.

turn a gun on

point a gun at someone or something

He decided to turn a gun on the intruder.

hold a gun to someone's head

threaten someone with a gun to force action or compliance

He held a gun to the victim's head to demand money.

jump the gun

act too soon without proper preparation

She jumped the gun and submitted the report early.

pull a gun on

take out a gun and point it at someone

He pulled a gun on the intruder.

son of a gun

used to compliment or encourage someone

You did it, you son of a gun!

smoking gun

irrefutable proof of someone's guilt or responsibility

The email served as a smoking gun in the investigation.

Terms with automatic gun included in their meaning

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light machine gun

military

portable automatic gun used by one soldier in battle

machine pistol

automatic firearm

small automatic gun fired quickly with one hand

cannon

aircraft weapon

heavy automatic gun fired from aircraft

Bofors gun

military

automatic anti-aircraft gun with a 40mm bore

SMG

abbr.

abr: submachine gun

small automatic gun used by soldiers or police

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French:arme automatique, ...
German:Maschinenpistole, ...
Italian:arma automatica, ...
Spanish:arma automática, ...
Portuguese:arma automática, ...
Chinese:自动武器, ...
Japanese:自動小銃, ...
Arabic:بُنْدُقِيَّة آلِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:נֶשֶׁק אוֹטוֹמָטִי, ...
Russian:автоматическое оружие, ...
Ukrainian:автомат, ...
Hindi:स्वचालित बंदूक, ...
Bengali:স্বয়ংক্রিয় বন্দুক, ...
Catalan:arma automàtica, ...
Czech:automatická zbraň, ...
Danish:automatvåben, ...
Dutch:automatisch geweer, ...
Greek:πολυβόλο, ...
Hungarian:gépfegyver, ...
Khmer:កាំភ្លើងស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ, ...
Korean:자동 소총, ...
Persian:مسلسل, ...
Polish:karabin automatyczny, ...
Portuguese (BR):arma automática, ...
Romanian:pușcă automată, ...
Swedish:automatgevär, ...
Thai:ปืนกล, ...
Turkish:otomatik tüfek, ...
Vietnamese:súng tự động, ...

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