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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

autoloader

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English

Syllables
au-toload-er
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.

noun

A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.

noun

A software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.

noun

A semi-automatic firearm.

Etymology

From auto- + loader.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

autoloaders (plural)

Phrases

speed loader

Frequently Paired Words

autoloading speed loader

Synonyms

self-loader

Antonyms

handloader

Questions

What does autoloader mean?
A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.
Where does autoloader come from?
From auto- + loader.

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