self-loading

adjective

self-load·​ing ˌself-ˈlō-diŋ How to pronounce self-loading (audio)
of a firearm

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The self-loading dropper dispenses the perfect amount of product, making application effortless, while the dark glass packaging ensures the formula remains stable and potent. Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-loading was in 1850

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“Self-loading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-loading. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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