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Semiautomatic

Definitions: Semiautomatic

Semiautomatic

Adjective

1. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously; "an autoloading rifle".

Noun

1. A pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Synonyms: Semiautomatic

Synonyms: autoloading(a) (adj), self-loading (adj), semiautomatic pistol (n). (additional references)

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Crosswords: Semiautomatic

English words defined with "semiautomatic": Garand, Garand rifleLugerM-1, M-1 riflesemiautomatic firearm, semiautomatic pistol. (references)
Specialty definitions using "semiautomatic": automatic component insertion operator, automatic lehr operator, automatic-fancy-machine operatorBALANCE RECESSER, belt-and-link-shop supervisor, BUFFING-MACHINE OPERATOR, buffing-machine operator, semiautomatic, BURRING-MACHINE OPERATOR, BUTTON-DECORATING-MACHINE OPERATOR, BUTTONHOLE-AND-BUTTON-SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, BUTTONHOLE-MACHINE OPERATOR, button-tufting-machine operatorCHECKERING-MACHINE ADJUSTER, clasp machine operator, COAL PIPELINE OPERATOR, code clerk, component insertion operator, composition-board-press operator, contour stitcher, control-panel operator, CORN-GRINDER OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC, crown pouncer, crown-finishing-machine operator, cryptographic technician, CRYPTOGRAPHIC-MACHINE OPERATORDOUGH-MIXER OPERATOR, DRILL-PRESS OPERATOR, NUMERICAL CONTROLEMBROIDERY-MACHINE OPERATORfilm cutter, FILTER TENDER, FINISHING-AREA OPERATOR, FLASH-DRIER OPERATOR, furnace operator, FUSE ASSEMBLERGLASS-CUT-OFF SUPERVISOR, grinding-machine operatorheat treat worker, high-density-press operator, honing-machine operator, semiautomatic, hot-press operatorINSERTION MACHINE TENDER, ELECTRONIC COMPONENTSJIG-BORING MACHINE OPERATOR, NUMERICAL CONTROL, JIGGER-CROWN-POUNCING-MACHINE OPERATORKETTLE OPERATORlacquer-machine feeder, language or discriminating digit, lehr attendant, lehr operator, lehr stripper, LEHR TENDER, longseam-machine operatorMACHINE OPERATOR, CERAMICS, MACHINE OPERATOR, GENERAL, MAINSPRING WINDER AND OILER, mainspring-winding-machine operator, METAL-SPRAYING-MACHINE OPERATOR, AUTOMATIC II, MIRROR-FINISHING-MACHINE OPERATORPIPED-POCKET-MACHINE OPERATOR, PLANING-MACHINE OPERATOR, PLANT OPERATOR, FURNACE PROCESS, PLATE WORKER, PLATEN GRINDER, POLISHER, BALANCE SCREWHEAD, polishing-machine operator, semiautomatic, pouncing-machine operator, PRIMER-WATERPROOFING-MACHINE OPERATOR, print cutter, PROFILE-STITCHING-MACHINE OPERATORreactor-kettle operator, RIM-TURNING FINISHER, RIVETING-MACHINE OPERATOR I, runstitching-machine operatorSCREEN PRINTER, screener, screwhead polisher, semiautomatic control, semiautomatic electroplating, semiautomatic plating, semiautomatic transmission, SEWING-MACHINE OPERATOR, SEMIAUTOMATIC, SHORT-CYCLE SEWING MACHINE, silk-screen operator, silk-screen painter, spool winder, STILL-OPERATOR HELPER, supervisor, automatic cutting machines, SUPERVISOR, BELT-AND-LINK ASSEMBLYTACKING-MACHINE OPERATOR, TAP-AND-DIE-MAKER TECHNICIAN, tension machine operator, THREAD WINDER, AUTOMATIC, TOOTH CUTTER, ESCAPE WHEEL, TUBE COATER, TUFTING-MACHINE OPERATORULTRASONIC-SEAMING-MACHINE OPERATOR, SEMIAUTOMATICwelt-pocket-machine operator, WIRE-WRAPPING-MACHINE OPERATOR. (references)

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Commercial Usage: Semiautomatic

DomainTitle

Books

  • Beretta Semiautomatic Pistol (reference)

  • Handbook on the Primary Identification of Revolvers and Semiautomatic Pistols (reference)

    (more book examples)

  

Music

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Expressions: Semiautomatic

Expressions using "semiautomatic": autoloadingprenominal semiautomatic semiautomatic electroplating semiautomatic firearm semiautomatic pistol semiautomatic plating semiautomatic rifle semiautomatic transmission. Additional references.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Semiautomatic

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.
 
ExpressionFrequency
per Day

  pistol semiautomatic

10

  rifle semiautomatic

9

  semiautomatic

5

  gun hand semiautomatic

2

  9mm pistol semiautomatic

2
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Modern Translations: Semiautomatic

Language Translations for "semiautomatic"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.

Chinese 

  

半自动. (various references)

   

Danish

  

halvautomatisk plettering (semiautomatic electroplating, semiautomatic plating), halvautomatisk lægning (semiautomatic dropping, semi-automatic feed), halvautomatisk gearkasse (semiautomatic gear transmission), fremstilling af hulglas og lignende produkter ved manuelle eller halvautomatiske processer (by manual or semiautomatic processes, manufacture of hollow glass and similar products). (various references)

   

Dutch

  

semi-automatische versnellingsbak (semiautomatic gear transmission), halfautomatische voeding (semiautomatic dropping, semi-automatic feed), half-automatische defibrillator (semiautomatic defibrillator), halfautomatisch galvaniseren (semiautomatic electroplating, semiautomatic plating), fabrieken van holglas en dergelijke door middel van handwerk of halfautomatische procédés (by manual or semiautomatic processes, manufacture of hollow glass and similar products). (various references)

   

Farsi 

  

نیمه خودکار. (various references)

   

Finnish

  

puoliautomaattinen sähköpinnoitus (semiautomatic electroplating, semiautomatic plating), onton lasitavaran ja vastaavien tuotteiden manuaalinen tai puoliautomaattinen valmistus (by manual or semiautomatic processes, manufacture of hollow glass and similar products). (various references)

   

French

  

surmultiplication (semiautomatic transmission), surmultipliée (semiautomatic transmission), galvanoplastie semi-automatique (semiautomatic electroplating, semiautomatic plating), fabrication de verre creux,et produits assimilés,par des procédés semi-automatiques ou manuels (by manual or semiautomatic processes), encolleuse de cheville semi-automatique (semiautomatic dowel glueing machine), défibrillateur semi-automatique (semiautomatic defibrillator), boîte power-shift (semiautomatic gear transmission), boîte de vitesse semi-automatique (semiautomatic gear transmission), boîte de vitesse présélective (semiautomatic gear transmission), alimentation semi-automatique (semiautomatic dropping, semi-automatic feed). (various references)

   

German

  

halbautomatisch (semi-automatic, semiautomatics). (various references)

   

Greek 

  

παραγωγή κοίλου γυαλιού και συναφών προϊόντων με ημιαυτοποιημένη ή με χειρωνακτική μέθοδο (by manual or semiautomatic processes, manufacture of hollow glass and similar products), ημιαυτόματη γαλβανοπλαστική (semiautomatic electroplating, semiautomatic plating), ημιαυτόματη τροφοδοσία (semiautomatic dropping, semi-automatic feed), ημιαυτόματο κιβώτιο ταχυτήτων (semiautomatic gear transmission). (various references)

   

Hungarian

  

félautomata (partial automatic). (various references)

   

Italian

  

semiautomatico (semi automatical). (various references)

   

Korean 

  

자동 장 식. (various references)

   

Pig Latin

  

emiautomaticsay

   

Portuguese

  

semi-automático. (various references)

   

Russian 

  

полуавтоматический (semi-automatic). (various references)

   

Spanish

  

semiautomático. (various references)

   

Swedish

  

halvautomatisk. (various references)

   

Thai

  

กึ่งอัตโนมัติ, ปืนกึ่งอัตโนมัติ. (various references)

   

Turkish

  

yarı otomatik (self-loading). (various references)

   

Ukranian 

  

напівавтоматичний. (various references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

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Derivations & Misspellings: Semiautomatic

Derivations

Words beginning with "semiautomatic": semiautomatically, semiautomatics. (additional references)


Misspellings

"Semiautomatic" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: semiautomated. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

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Rhyming with "Semiautomatic"

# of Phoneme MatchesPronunciationWord(s) rhyming with "semiautomatic" (pronounced se'mēô'tuma"tik or se'mīô'tuma"tik)
8-ô' t u m a" t i kautomatic.
7-t u m a" t i kasymptomatic, symptomatic, systematic.
6-u m a" t i karomatic, axiomatic, cinematic, diagrammatic, diplomatic, dramatic, emblematic, idiomatic, mathematic, melodramatic, problematic, programmatic, psychosomatic, schematic, undiplomatic.
5-m a" t i kasthmatic, charismatic, climatic, dogmatic, enigmatic, enzymatic, monochromatic, numismatic, pneumatic, posttraumatic, pragmatic, prismatic, rheumatic, thematic, traumatic.
4-a" t i kacrobatic, aerobatic, aristocratic, attic, autocratic, bureaucratic, democratic, ecstatic, electrostatic, emphatic, erratic, fanatic, hepatic, homeostatic, idiosyncratic, lymphatic, operatic, pancreatic, phosphatic, prostatic, static, technocratic, theocratic, undemocratic.
3-t i kacetic, acoustic, aesthetic, agnostic, alphabetic, altruistic, amniotic, anachronistic, analytic, anesthetic, antagonistic, Antarctic, antibiotic, antic, anticlimactic, antiseptic, aortic, apathetic, apocalyptic, apologetic, apoplectic, aquatic, arctic, arithmetic, arthritic, artistic, ascetic, astronautic, atavistic, atheistic, athletic, authentic, autistic, ballistic, bombastic, capitalistic, catalytic, cathartic, caustic, chaotic, characteristic, chauvinistic, chiropractic, climactic, coloristic, cosmetic, critic, cryptic, cultic, cystic, dendritic, despotic, deterministic, diabetic, diagnostic, dialectic, diamagnetic, didactic, dietetic, diuretic, domestic, drastic, drumstick, dualistic, dynastic, ecclesiastic, eclectic, ecliptic, elastic, electrolytic, electromagnetic, emetic, empathetic, energetic, enthusiastic, epigenetic, epileptic, erotic, euphemistic, evangelistic, exotic, expressionistic, extragalactic, fantastic, fatalistic, ferromagnetic, feudalistic, fiberoptic, frantic, frenetic, futuristic, galactic, genetic, geomagnetic, gigantic, granitic, gymnastic, halophytic, hectic, hedonistic, hemolytic, heretic, hermaphroditic, holistic, homiletic, humanistic, hyperkinetic, hypnotic, iconoclastic, idealistic, idiotic, imperialistic, impressionistic, individualistic, inelastic, interscholastic, jingoistic, journalistic, kinesthetic, kinetic, lactic, legalistic, linguistic, logistic, magnetic, majestic, masochistic, materialistic, mechanistic, militaristic, monastic, monopolistic, moralistic, mystic, narcissistic, narcotic, nationalistic, naturalistic, neritic, neurotic, novelistic, oligopolistic, onomastic, opportunistic, optic, optimistic, orthodontic, pantheistic, paralytic, paramagnetic, parasitic, parasympathetic, parthenogenetic, paternalistic, pathetic, patriotic, patristic, pectic, pedantic, peptic, peripatetic, pessimistic, phonetic, plastic, pluralistic, poetic, polytheistic, porphyritic, primitivistic, propagandistic, prophetic, prophylactic, prosthetic, psychoanalytic, psychotherapeutic, psychotic, puristic, quixotic, realistic, relativistic, ritualistic, robotic, romantic, rustic, sadistic, sarcastic, scholastic, semantic, semiotic, sensationalistic, septic, simplistic, skeptic, socialistic, statistic, stylistic, surrealistic, sycophantic, symbiotic, sympathetic, synergistic, synthetic, tactic, terroristic, therapeutic, thermoplastic, thrombolytic, transatlantic, triptych, unapologetic, unauthentic, uncharacteristic, unenthusiastic, unpatriotic, unrealistic, unsympathetic, voyeuristic.
8-ô' t u m a" t i kautomatic.
7-t u m a" t i kasymptomatic, symptomatic, systematic.
6-u m a" t i karomatic, axiomatic, cinematic, diagrammatic, diplomatic, dramatic, emblematic, idiomatic, mathematic, melodramatic, problematic, programmatic, psychosomatic, schematic, undiplomatic.
5-m a" t i kasthmatic, charismatic, climatic, dogmatic, enigmatic, enzymatic, monochromatic, numismatic, pneumatic, posttraumatic, pragmatic, prismatic, rheumatic, thematic, traumatic.
4-a" t i kacrobatic, aerobatic, aristocratic, attic, autocratic, bureaucratic, democratic, ecstatic, electrostatic, emphatic, erratic, fanatic, hepatic, homeostatic, idiosyncratic, lymphatic, operatic, pancreatic, phosphatic, prostatic, static, technocratic, theocratic, undemocratic.
3-t i kacetic, acoustic, aesthetic, agnostic, alphabetic, altruistic, amniotic, anachronistic, analytic, anesthetic, antagonistic, Antarctic, antibiotic, antic, anticlimactic, antiseptic, aortic, apathetic, apocalyptic, apologetic, apoplectic, aquatic, arctic, arithmetic, arthritic, artistic, ascetic, astronautic, atavistic, atheistic, athletic, authentic, autistic, ballistic, bombastic, capitalistic, catalytic, cathartic, caustic, chaotic, characteristic, chauvinistic, chiropractic, climactic, coloristic, cosmetic, critic, cryptic, cultic, cystic, dendritic, despotic, deterministic, diabetic, diagnostic, dialectic, diamagnetic, didactic, dietetic, diuretic, domestic, drastic, drumstick, dualistic, dynastic, ecclesiastic, eclectic, ecliptic, elastic, electrolytic, electromagnetic, emetic, empathetic, energetic, enthusiastic, epigenetic, epileptic, erotic, euphemistic, evangelistic, exotic, expressionistic, extragalactic, fantastic, fatalistic, ferromagnetic, feudalistic, fiberoptic, frantic, frenetic, futuristic, galactic, genetic, geomagnetic, gigantic, granitic, gymnastic, halophytic, hectic, hedonistic, hemolytic, heretic, hermaphroditic, holistic, homiletic, humanistic, hyperkinetic, hypnotic, iconoclastic, idealistic, idiotic, imperialistic, impressionistic, individualistic, inelastic, interscholastic, jingoistic, journalistic, kinesthetic, kinetic, lactic, legalistic, linguistic, logistic, magnetic, majestic, masochistic, materialistic, mechanistic, militaristic, monastic, monopolistic, moralistic, mystic, narcissistic, narcotic, nationalistic, naturalistic, neritic, neurotic, novelistic, oligopolistic, onomastic, opportunistic, optic, optimistic, orthodontic, pantheistic, paralytic, paramagnetic, parasitic, parasympathetic, parthenogenetic, paternalistic, pathetic, patriotic, patristic, pectic, pedantic, peptic, peripatetic, pessimistic, phonetic, plastic, pluralistic, poetic, polytheistic, porphyritic, primitivistic, propagandistic, prophetic, prophylactic, prosthetic, psychoanalytic, psychotherapeutic, psychotic, puristic, quixotic, realistic, relativistic, ritualistic, robotic, romantic, rustic, sadistic, sarcastic, scholastic, semantic, semiotic, sensationalistic, septic, simplistic, skeptic, socialistic, statistic, stylistic, surrealistic, sycophantic, symbiotic, sympathetic, synergistic, synthetic, tactic, terroristic, therapeutic, thermoplastic, thrombolytic, transatlantic, triptych, unapologetic, unauthentic, uncharacteristic, unenthusiastic, unpatriotic, unrealistic, unsympathetic, voyeuristic.

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

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Anagrams: Semiautomatic

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-a-c-e-i-i-m-m-o-s-t-t-u"

-2 letters: metasomatic.

-3 letters: automatics, automatism, commutates.

-4 letters: atomistic, autoecism, automates, automatic, catamites, commutate, masticate, miasmatic, stemmatic.

-5 letters: actuates, acuities, amitotic, atticism, autecism, autistic, automate, catamite, comities, commutes, eustatic, imamates, imitates, iotacism, maieutic, mastitic, meticais, mittimus, osteitic, outcaste, semicoma, semimatt, semiotic, stemmata, stomatic, timeouts, titmouse, totemism.

 Words containing the letters "a-a-c-e-i-i-m-m-o-s-t-t-u"
 

+1 letter: semiautomatics.

 

+4 letters: semiautomatically.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: Semiautomatic


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

53 65 6D 69 61 75 74 6F 6D 61 74 69 63

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

American Sign Language (origins from 1620-1817 in Italy and, especially, France) (references)

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Semaphore (1791, in France) (references)

Braille (1829, in France) (references)

Morse Code (1836) (references)

...    .    --    ..    .-    ..-    -    ---    --    .-    -    ..    -.-.

Dancing Men (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1903) (references)

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01010011 01100101 01101101 01101001 01100001 01110101 01110100 01101111 01101101 01100001 01110100 01101001 01100011

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#83 &#101 &#109 &#105 &#97 &#117 &#116 &#111 &#109 &#97 &#116 &#105 &#99

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

0053 0065 006D 0069 0061 0075 0074 006F 006D 0061 0074 0069 0063

British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

53717975678786817967867569

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INDEX

1. Definition
2. Synonyms
3. Crosswords
4. Usage: Commercial
5. Expressions
6. Expressions: Internet
7. Translations: Modern
8. Derivations
9. Rhymes
10. Anagrams
11. Orthography
12. Bibliography


  

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