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self-ˈloader, n. orig. and chiefly U.S.
[self- 4.]
a. A semi-automatic firearm.
b. A mechanism for the automatic loading of freight; hence, a vehicle or vessel equipped with such a mechanism.
1956W. A. Heflin U.S. Air Force Dict. 462/1 Self-loader,..a self-loading firearm or gun. 1986Railway Age Mar. 86/2 United States Systems, Inc., is offering a new Vac Tank package for converting dry bulk pneumatic trailers into self-loaders. 1986N.Y. Times 12 Mar. c18/4 He traveled on a variety of tramp ships and self-loaders, taking pictures of ships and port facilities all over the world. 1988Air Transport World Oct. 80/3 The DC-10 freighters are equipped with a fold-away ‘self-loader’ at the cargo door that enables them to serve remote airports that lack cargo lifters. 1989Los Angeles Times 5 Apr. ii. 6/3 The only practical difference between the modern military style self-loader and its commercial cousin is magazine capacity. |