"autoloader" meaning in All languages combined

See autoloader on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-uk-autoloader.ogg [UK] Forms: autoloaders [plural]
Etymology: 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. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-SKhRD1Ei 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. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-YRWW3NTU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 45 20 25 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. Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-VUhvhuwJ Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
  4. (firearms) A semi-automatic firearm. Categories (topical): Firearms
    Sense id: en-autoloader-en-noun-1-ImA~me Categories (other): English terms prefixed with auto- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with auto-: 12 27 19 42 Topics: engineering, firearms, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry

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