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autoloader

1 8.9

A gun part that loads the next round by itself after each shot

noun
/ˈɔːtəˌloʊdər/

Specialized

: cargador automático

The autoloader malfunctioned during the competition, causing the shooter to pause and troubleshoot the issue.
Remington autoloader
recoil autoloader
gas-operated autoloaders

Examples

Archie got a nine-millimeter autoloader from under the bed.

Fiction book (2002)
The autoloaders can put out more rounds over longer times, but if it jams during autofire,

Blog text (13)
When hunting, many shooters prefer an autoloader because it can fire multiple rounds quickly without needing to be manually reloaded.
A popular choice among beginners, an autoloader allows for easier shooting with its automatic reload feature after each shot.

Synonyms

semiautomatic firearm

vsautoloader

Specialized

1 7.2

A gun that reloads itself after each shot but fires once per trigger pull

does not limit firing to one round per trigger pull

self-loader

vsautoloader

Specialized

8.6

A gun that loads a new bullet by itself after each shot

is identical in meaning and functions as an alternate term

How Automatic

automatic gun

Specialized

1 3.9

autoloader

Specialized

1 8.9

slide action

Specialized

8.1

bolt

Specialized

21 9.1

one shot

Specialized

66 4.1

Surface Forms

autoloader singular

autoloaders plural

Morphology

autoloader = loader (transparent) = auto + load + er

The word is transparently formed as 'auto' + 'loader', and the meaning 'automatic loader' follows standard English word-formation.

Etymology

Autoloader comes from the prefix auto- meaning 'self' (as in automatic) and loader from 'load'. So an autoloader on a gun is the part that 'loads' the next round by itself, which is why it can fire again without a person reloading.