automatic rifle

American  

noun

1. a type of light machine gun capable of firing automatically or in single shots.

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Etymology

Origin of automatic rifle

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Prosecutors allege that in August "he procured an automatic rifle, eight Glock pistols and more than 600 rounds of ammunition in Germany" and had them transferred to another suspect, Wael F.

From Barron's

The RSF fighter then shot the captive several times using an automatic rifle.

From BBC

He says a week of basic training followed, during which he was shown how to handle an automatic rifle.

From BBC

The rituals of punishing those with the wrong allegiance now found expression in the mass-produced revolver and later in the automatic rifle.

From Salon

Wafa reported than another 10 Palestinians from Sinjil and neighbouring areas were injured in the clashes with settlers who were armed with automatic rifles.

From BBC