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REPEATING FIREARM Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase repeating firearm. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase repeating firearm. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REPEATING FIREARM

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automatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

noun

• self-loading rifle capable of automatic fire

• a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released

adjective satellite

• resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine

• without volition or conscious control

carbine
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• light automatic rifle

firearm
nounn
noun

• a portable gun

gun
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

• large but transportable armament

• a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

verb

• shoot with a gun

handgun
nounn
noun

• a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

pistol
nounn
noun

• a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

revolver
nounn
noun

• a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

• a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings

rifle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

semiautomatic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously

adjective satellite

• partially automatic

• (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously

shotgun
verb, nounv, n
noun

• firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

repeater
nounn
noun

• a person who repeats

• someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)

• a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading

• (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again

Best Hypernyms For REPEATING FIREARM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for repeating firearm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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firearm piece small-arm

Alternatives for AUTOMATIC

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