self-loader
- noun
- /ˈsɛlfˌloʊdər/
- Specialized
:
autocargador
- The self-loader is popular among competitive shooters.
Examples
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Collectors often seek out rare models of the early self-loader.
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Many modern armies have adopted the self-loader as their standard rifle.
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The self-loader reduces the time needed to fire successive shots.
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Many hunters prefer a self-loader for its efficiency.
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The soldier prefers a self-loader for its efficiency in combat situations.
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He purchased a self-loader because it allows for quick reloading during practice sessions.
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Many hunters choose a self-loader for its reliability in the field.
Synonyms
1
8.9
A gun part that loads the next round by itself after each shot
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7.2
A gun that reloads itself after each shot but fires once per trigger pull
How Automatic
- Specialized
1
5.1
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
66
4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
self-loader = loader (transparent) = self + load + er
Formed by adding the productive prefix 'self-' to 'loader' to mean 'a loader that loads itself', which is directly interpretable.
Etymology
Self-loader is a plain English compound: self means 'by itself' and load means 'to put in'. So a self-loader is a gun that 'loads itself' after each shot, which is why it automatically reloads.