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AUTOLOADING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does autoloading mean?
• AUTOLOADING (adjective)
The adjective AUTOLOADING has 1 sense:
1. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
Familiarity information: AUTOLOADING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously
Synonyms:
autoloading; self-loading; semiautomatic
Context example:
an autoloading rifle
Similar:
automatic (operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control)
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