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SEMIAUTOMATIC

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Semiautomatic.

Semiautomatic - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
semiautomatic pistol
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
handgunpistolshooting ironside armsemiautomatic firearm
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Semiautomatic - as an adjective satellite

Partially automatic

(of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously

Example: "An autoloading rifle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
autoloadingself-loading

Semiautomatic - as an adjective

Partially automatic.

Of a firearm that automatically ejects a shell and loads the next one, but requires the trigger to be squeezed for each shot; autoloading.

Example Sentences

"He bought a semiautomatic rifle for hunting."
"The soldier was armed with a semiautomatic pistol."
"The police officer carried a semiautomatic firearm on duty."
"Criminals often use semiautomatic weapons in their illegal activities."
"The gun store sells various models of semiautomatic rifles."
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Word Game Points

Is SEMIAUTOMATIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, semiautomatic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SEMIAUTOMATIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SEMIAUTOMATIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, semiautomatic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEMIAUTOMATIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is SEMIAUTOMATIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, semiautomatic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEMIAUTOMATIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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