Automatic
Automatic noun - A pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released.
Submachine gun and automatic are semantically related in automatic machine topic. In some cases you can use "Submachine gun" instead a noun "Automatic".
Submachine gun
Submachine gun noun - Machine gun that is a portable automatic firearm.
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Synonyms for Submachine gun
Automatic and submachine gun are semantically related in automatic machine topic. You can use "Automatic" instead a noun phrase "Submachine gun".
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Automatic Crossbows: The Archer's crossbow acts for all intents and purposes like a three-round burst submachine gun.
Source: Video Game / Dragon Nest -
It has interchangeable barrels that allow it to fire as a rifle (single shot or semi-automatic) or submachine gun.
Source: Swiss Army Weapon -
Oddly, the Nail Gun is not only fully automatic and 100% accurate (offset by the slow projectiles), but it looks exactly like a Sten submachine gun.
Source: Nail 'Em
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