self-loader

noun

Definition of self-loadernext
as in pistol

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  1. pistol
  2. semiautomatic
  3. handgun
  4. revolver
  5. rifle
  6. shotgun
  7. derringer
  8. firearm
Noun
  • In 2021, thieves entered Goodland Guns’ former location by cutting a hole in the wall and stole five pistols, four shotguns, and two rifles, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • References to Bond sprinkled throughout the trailer include Cage ordering that signature cocktail and packing a familiar-looking pistol, plus a gag at the end playing off Bond’s 007 designation.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pistol
Noun
  • Dressed for the occasion — and very comfortable with a semiautomatic.
    — Michael Ruiz , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
  • For those who prefer the hands-on experience of making their own espresso, a semiautomatic keeps you in control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Definition of semiautomatic
Noun
  • Agents also seized a semiautomatic handgun and $11,800 in cash, the outlet reported.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors alleged in the criminal complaint that Douglas used a 9mm handgun to kill Craig.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of handgun
Noun
  • His right hand, wrapped in a handkerchief and appearing as though injured, held a revolver.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And the coolest part – its screwdriver bit holder looks like a mini revolver.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolver
Noun
  • Bum-seok, Sung-ae, and Sung-ki do find a shambolic Hawksian unity, after a fashion; Sung-ae, in particular, has only to step out of a car with a military-grade rifle to elicit spontaneous applause.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Corle managed to get partly turned and jammed the rifle into the sow’s thick brown fur.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rifle
Noun
  • Wolff was also seen on a storage unit’s surveillance camera getting out of a truck with a shotgun while wearing a camo jacket.
    — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Greenidge turned around to see a police shotgun pointed at his head.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shotgun
Noun
  • This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.
    — Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of derringer
Noun
  • Officers also found several large shipping boxes containing precious metals, two unregistered firearms, and more than $105,000 in cash, according to the sheriff’s department.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • We are introduced to Celeste at target practice with her impressive arsenal of firearms, which get suspiciously little play once the action finally arrives.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of firearm
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“Self-loader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-loader. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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