"autoloader" meaning in All languages combined

See autoloader on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-uk-autoloader.ogg Forms: autoloaders [plural]
Etymology: From auto- + loader. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auto|loader}} auto- + loader Head templates: {{en-noun}} autoloader (plural autoloaders)
  1. (military) A mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-en:device_to_load_artillery_or_similar_guns Categories (other): Military Topics: government, military, politics, war
  2. (computing) A mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-en:computer_hardware_or_peripheral_that_loads_tapes__disks__etc Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 47 24 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 13 54 15 18 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 12 56 15 17 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  3. (programming) A software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-en:aspect_of_software_that_loads_data Categories (other): Programming Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
  4. (firearms) A semi-automatic firearm.
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-en:semi_automatic_firearm Categories (other): Firearms, English terms prefixed with auto- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with auto-: 14 25 18 42 Topics: engineering, firearms, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: autoloading [noun], speed loader

Inflected forms

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