autoloading

[ aw-toh-loh-ding ]

adjective

1. semiautomatic ( def 2 ).

autoloading

/ ˈɔːtəʊˌləʊdɪŋ /

adjective

1. self-loading

Word History and Origins

Origin of autoloading¹

First recorded in 1920–25; auto- ³ + load + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The other Southron, the one in blue with the autoloading rifle, came out and advanced slowly, his weapon at the ready.

From Project Gutenberg

The autoloading gun is reloaded and cocked again wholly by its own recoil.

From Project Gutenberg