Semiautomatic (Noun)
Meaning
A pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Glock 19 is a popular semiautomatic pistol used by law enforcement and civilians alike for its reliability and accuracy.
- The shooter used a semiautomatic pistol with a high-capacity magazine to fire multiple rounds in quick succession.
- A typical semiautomatic pistol can fire until the magazine is empty without the need for manual reloading between shots.
- The new pistol design incorporates a semiautomatic mechanism that allows for fast and accurate shooting in various environments.
- Lawmakers proposed stricter regulations on the sale of semiautomatic pistols in response to a recent surge in gun violence across the country.