semi-automaticadj.n.

Etymology: semi- prefix 1a(a), 2c(m)Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: semi-autoˈmatic.

A. adj.

1. Partially automatic; spec. designating a system, device, or machine whose function is not completely automatic.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > [adjective] > operating independently or spontaneously

unprovoked1585

automatical1586

automatic1599

self-acting1605

self-active1642

self-acted1651

spontaneous1664

authentic1834

semi-automatic1890

shoot-from-the-hip1967

1890 W. James Princ. Psychol. I. 5 The performances of animal instinct seem semi-automatic, and the reflex acts of self-preservation certainly are so.

1908 J. G. Horner Encycl. Pract. Engin. Semi-Automatic.—This is practically identical in meaning with the term self-acting. It signifies a machine, some of the movements only of which are automatic, and which therefore requires constant attendance.

1937 Chem. Abstr. 31 2763 Chrome-plated molds for semiautomatic machines of the Kutcher type.

1970 Computers & Humanities 4 351 Scope: To make more specific and semiautomatic the testing technique of scientific works, intensive critique of books and other lengthy works.

2. Specialized uses.

a. Of a type of lathe: that can perform a number of distinct operations on a given work-piece without intervention from an operator.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > types of machine generally > [adjective] > automatic > semi-automatic

self-starting1850

semi-automatic1903

smart1972

1903 T. R. Shaw Lathes, Screw Machines, Boring & Turning Mills xii. 505 A semi-automatic lathe, having four spindles, is illustrated.

1950 S. J. Gibson in A. W. Judge Centre, Capstan & Automatic Lathes II. iv. 181 The ‘Maximatic’..is semi-automatic only in the sense that the loading is done by hand.

b. Military. Of a firearm: that loads itself or performs part of the loading operation automatically, but does not fire continuously.

ΘΚΠ

society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > [adjective] > repeating or automatic

repeating1736

six-shooting1858

automatic1877

auto1906

semi-automatic1911

1911 H. A. Bethell Mod. Artillery in Field i. 15 Semi-Automatic Actions.—In these the breech opens automatically during the run up, and ejects the cartridge case.

1945 C. E. Balleisen Princ. Firearms i. 2 Most ‘automatic’ pistols are only semiautomatic.

1976 J. Wainwright Walther P. 38 7 The Luger..was a semi-automatic pistol... Its trigger had to be squeezed for each shot.

c. Applied to a telephone system of which the operation is automatic except that dialing of the required number is done by an operator (see quots.).

ΚΠ

1912 J. Poole Pract. Telephone Handbk. (ed. 5) xxxii. 536 Semi-automatic systems are in use on the Continent, and also in some towns in America, but not to any great extent.

1927 C. W. Wilman Man. Automatic Telephony xxii. 219 It is claimed for semi-automatic systems that many of the advantages of automatic systems, such as the rapidity of connection and instantaneous clearing, are retained, while the subscribers are relieved of the duty of dialling.

1976 T. H. Flowers Introd. Exchange Syst. iii. 65 It was asserted that if a subscriber paid for service as he did, it was not right and was even dishonest to make him do his own operating, so semi-automatic exchanges with operators to do the dialling was the right thing.

B. n.

1. A semi-automatic lathe.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > machine tool > lathe > [noun] > other lathes

pole-lathe1815

throw-lathe1875

turret-lathe1875

transfer-lathe1877

trimming-machine1877

portrait lathea1884

semi-automatic1902

chamfering lathe1921

1902 Lockwood's Dict. Mech. Engin. (ed. 3) 444 Semi-automatics. These constitute a large class of machines which occupy a middle position between the..‘full’ automatic machines and those which involve the constant attendance of an operator.

1963 N. Weinstein tr. Boguslavsky Automatic & Semi-automatic Lathes i. 32 If internal surfaces are to be machined in addition to external surfaces, semi-automatics having a central end-working toolslide, or a turret are employed.

2. A semi-automatic firearm.

ΘΚΠ

society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > [noun] > type of firearm > repeating or automatic

repeater1838

self-loader1852

automatic1896

autoloader1906

autoloading1906

auto1916

burp gun1945

semi-automatic1964

1964 H. L. Peterson Encycl. Firearms 31/2 In 1916, the Germans introduced a limited number of Mauser semi-automatic rifles. The French followed in 1917, with the Saint-Étienne gas-operated semi-automatic.

1978 S. Brill Teamsters vi. 239 The gunman reached down, held the High Standard semiautomatic against Mrs. Rand's chin and fired three more shots.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online June 2019).

单词	semi-automatic
释义	semi-automaticadj.n. Etymology: semi- prefix 1a(a), 2c(m)Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: semi-autoˈmatic. A. adj. 1. Partially automatic; spec. designating a system, device, or machine whose function is not completely automatic. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > [adjective] > operating independently or spontaneously unprovoked1585 automatical1586 automatic1599 self-acting1605 self-active1642 self-acted1651 spontaneous1664 authentic1834 semi-automatic1890 shoot-from-the-hip1967 1890 W. James Princ. Psychol. I. 5 The performances of animal instinct seem semi-automatic, and the reflex acts of self-preservation certainly are so. 1908 J. G. Horner Encycl. Pract. Engin. Semi-Automatic.—This is practically identical in meaning with the term self-acting. It signifies a machine, some of the movements only of which are automatic, and which therefore requires constant attendance. 1937 Chem. Abstr. 31 2763 Chrome-plated molds for semiautomatic machines of the Kutcher type. 1970 Computers & Humanities 4 351 Scope: To make more specific and semiautomatic the testing technique of scientific works, intensive critique of books and other lengthy works. 2. Specialized uses. a. Of a type of lathe: that can perform a number of distinct operations on a given work-piece without intervention from an operator. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > types of machine generally > [adjective] > automatic > semi-automatic self-starting1850 semi-automatic1903 smart1972 1903 T. R. Shaw Lathes, Screw Machines, Boring & Turning Mills xii. 505 A semi-automatic lathe, having four spindles, is illustrated. 1950 S. J. Gibson in A. W. Judge Centre, Capstan & Automatic Lathes II. iv. 181 The ‘Maximatic’..is semi-automatic only in the sense that the loading is done by hand. b. Military. Of a firearm: that loads itself or performs part of the loading operation automatically, but does not fire continuously. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > [adjective] > repeating or automatic repeating1736 six-shooting1858 automatic1877 auto1906 semi-automatic1911 1911 H. A. Bethell Mod. Artillery in Field i. 15 Semi-Automatic Actions.—In these the breech opens automatically during the run up, and ejects the cartridge case. 1945 C. E. Balleisen Princ. Firearms i. 2 Most ‘automatic’ pistols are only semiautomatic. 1976 J. Wainwright Walther P. 38 7 The Luger..was a semi-automatic pistol... Its trigger had to be squeezed for each shot. c. Applied to a telephone system of which the operation is automatic except that dialing of the required number is done by an operator (see quots.). ΚΠ 1912 J. Poole Pract. Telephone Handbk. (ed. 5) xxxii. 536 Semi-automatic systems are in use on the Continent, and also in some towns in America, but not to any great extent. 1927 C. W. Wilman Man. Automatic Telephony xxii. 219 It is claimed for semi-automatic systems that many of the advantages of automatic systems, such as the rapidity of connection and instantaneous clearing, are retained, while the subscribers are relieved of the duty of dialling. 1976 T. H. Flowers Introd. Exchange Syst. iii. 65 It was asserted that if a subscriber paid for service as he did, it was not right and was even dishonest to make him do his own operating, so semi-automatic exchanges with operators to do the dialling was the right thing. B. n. 1. A semi-automatic lathe. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > machine tool > lathe > [noun] > other lathes pole-lathe1815 throw-lathe1875 turret-lathe1875 transfer-lathe1877 trimming-machine1877 portrait lathea1884 semi-automatic1902 chamfering lathe1921 1902 Lockwood's Dict. Mech. Engin. (ed. 3) 444 Semi-automatics. These constitute a large class of machines which occupy a middle position between the..‘full’ automatic machines and those which involve the constant attendance of an operator. 1963 N. Weinstein tr. Boguslavsky Automatic & Semi-automatic Lathes i. 32 If internal surfaces are to be machined in addition to external surfaces, semi-automatics having a central end-working toolslide, or a turret are employed. 2. A semi-automatic firearm. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > [noun] > type of firearm > repeating or automatic repeater1838 self-loader1852 automatic1896 autoloader1906 autoloading1906 auto1916 burp gun1945 semi-automatic1964 1964 H. L. Peterson Encycl. Firearms 31/2 In 1916, the Germans introduced a limited number of Mauser semi-automatic rifles. The French followed in 1917, with the Saint-Étienne gas-operated semi-automatic. 1978 S. Brill Teamsters vi. 239 The gunman reached down, held the High Standard semiautomatic against Mrs. Rand's chin and fired three more shots. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online June 2019). < adj.n.1890
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