# automatic firearm

**Pronunciation:** ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈfaɪərɑːrm · AW-tuh-MA-tik FY-er-arm

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A weapon designed to fire multiple rounds of ammunition continuously as long as the trigger is held down and ammunition remains.

## Examples

- The military strictly regulates the possession of any automatic firearm by private citizens.
- Engineers tested the durability of the new automatic firearm under extreme weather conditions.
- Training on an automatic firearm requires extensive safety instruction due to its rapid rate of fire.

## Synonyms

- machine gun — The most common term for a fully automatic weapon.
- fully automatic weapon — A precise technical description used in legal contexts.
- repeater — An older term for weapons that fire multiple rounds without manual reloading.
- automatic weapon — A general term covering various types of automatic firearms.

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