automatic weapon

ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈwɛpən

Definition

Definition of automatic weapon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

weapon

TECH.

firearm that reloads and fires continuously

TECH.

The soldier carried an automatic weapon into battle.
The police confiscated an automatic weapon from the suspect.
He demonstrated how an automatic weapon operates.

automatic firearm

machine gun

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Images of automatic weapon

firearm that reloads and fires continuously

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 weapon

double-edged weapon

something that has both positive and negative effects

Social media is a double-edged weapon in modern society.

secret weapon

person or thing providing unique advantage

Her creativity was the team's secret weapon in the competition.

traditional weapon

weapon used historically by a specific culture

The samurai sword is a traditional weapon of Japan.

murder weapon

object used to commit a murder

The knife was identified as the murder weapon.

lethal weapon

object designed or easily used to kill someone in an attack

Carrying a concealed lethal weapon without a permit is illegal here.

offensive weapon

object used or intended to hurt or attack someone

Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal in many countries.

draw a weapon

take out a weapon for use

The knight drew a weapon to defend himself.

heavy weapon

large and powerful weapon used in military

The army deployed heavy weapons to the conflict zone..

assault weapon

firearm designed for rapid fire and combat use

The ban on assault weapons aims to reduce violent crimes.

atomic weapon

weapon using nuclear reactions for explosive power

The country tested an atomic weapon last year.

Terms with automatic weapon included in their meaning

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machine gun

combat

shoot bullets rapidly using an automatic weapon

assault weapon

state-specific firearm

semi-automatic weapon with specific features like folding stock

rat-a-tat-tat

weapon

repetitive sound of an automatic weapon

SAW

acr.

acr: squad automatic weapon

big gun used by soldiers

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French:arme automatique, ...
German:Automatikwaffe, ...
Italian:arma automatica, ...
Spanish:arma automática, ...
Portuguese:arma automática, ...
Chinese:自动武器, ...
Japanese:自動小銃, ...
Arabic:سِلاح آلي, ...
Hebrew:נֶשֶׁק אוֹטוֹמָטִי, ...
Russian:автоматическое оружие, ...
Ukrainian:автоматична зброя, ...
Hindi:स्वचालित हथियार, ...
Bengali:স্বয়ংক্রিয় অস্ত্র, ...
Catalan:arma automàtica, ...
Czech:automatická zbraň, ...
Danish:automatvåben, ...
Dutch:automatisch wapen, ...
Greek:αυτόματο όπλο, ...
Hungarian:automata fegyver, ...
Khmer:អាវុធស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ, ...
Korean:자동 무기, ...
Persian:سلاح خودکار, ...
Polish:broń automatyczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):arma automática, ...
Romanian:armă automată, ...
Swedish:automatvapen, ...
Thai:อาวุธอัตโนมัติ, ...
Turkish:otomatik silah, ...
Vietnamese:súng tự động, ...

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