autoloader en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (UK) audio
Etymology
From auto- + loader.
Meanings
- A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.
- A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.
- A software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.
- A semi-automatic firearm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autoloaders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |