speed loader en · NOUN
Meanings
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A pressed metal (or plastic) clip, holding a set number of cartridges for a firearm, and used for rapid reloading of the weapon or its magazine.
With a speed loader, a practiced user can dump and reload their revolver's cylinder surprisingly fast — even, in some cases, no slower than someone can swap magazines in a semiauto.
- (dated) A software technique for loading programs (e.g. from cassette tape) more quickly than normally possible.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| speed loaders | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| speedloader | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
reloader · autoloader · handloader