Meaning & use
Autoloader
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A mechanical device that automatically loads material, such as ammunition, film, or storage media, into a machine without manual handling.
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The tape autoloader could switch between dozens of cartridges without an operator present.
The rifle's autoloader fed a new round into the chamber after every shot.
A note on using this word
Autoloaders are used across widely different fields, from data-center tape backups to firearms and printing presses.
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autofeeder
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