What is the meaning of semiautomatic?

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noun

A pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously.
- synonyms: semiautomatic pistol

adjective

Partially automatic.
Of firearms. ( capable of automatic loading and firing continuously)
- usage: "an autoloading rifle"
- synonyms: autoloading, self-loading

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