automatic rifle

noun

Meaning

A firearm capable of firing multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger, continuing until the trigger is released or the magazine is empty.

Examples

The military issued every infantry unit a standard-issue automatic rifle.
Strict regulations govern the possession of any automatic rifle by private citizens.

Synonyms: firearm, assault rifle, machine gun, repeater

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automatic rifle

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈraɪfəl/

Definition

A firearm capable of firing multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger, continuing until the trigger is released or the magazine is empty.

Examples

The military issued every infantry unit a standard-issue automatic rifle.
Strict regulations govern the possession of any automatic rifle by private citizens.
The design of the modern automatic rifle revolutionized infantry combat in the 20th century.

Synonyms of automatic rifle

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