autoloader
English
Etymology
auto- + loader
Pronunciation
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Noun
autoloader (plural autoloaders)
- (military) A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.
- (computing) A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.
- a semi-automatic firearm