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Noun automatic pistol has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAutomatic PistolDescriptionAn automatic pistol is a type of firearm that uses some of the energy from each fired cartridge to automatically eject the empty casing and load a fresh cartridge into the chamber for the next shot. It is a semi-automatic firearm, typically controlled by squeezing the trigger but without the need to manually cock the hammer. Senses and UsagesAs a Noun (Firearm)An automatic pistol, also known as a semi-automatic pistol, is a type of firearm that uses a self-loading mechanism to automatically chamber fresh cartridges after each shot. The mechanism often uses recoil or gas pressure from the fired cartridge to cycle the action and load the next round. Sample Sentence: The police officer drew his automatic pistol and aimed at the suspect. As an Adjective (e.g., Automatic Pistol)The term "automatic pistol" can also function as an adjective to describe a pistol that operates through automatic mechanisms, as opposed to manual ones. Sample Sentence: He prefers using an automatic pistol for competitive shooting events. Related Products on Amazon | ||||
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