gas-operated

[ gas-op-uh-rey-tid ]

adjective

1. (of a firearm) using some of the exhaust gases to operate the action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas-operated¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

But Mark Collins, director of federal policy at Brady, the gun violence prevention organization, said this new approach, focused on the gas-operated mechanism and the nondetachable magazine, is unique.

From Washington Times

But Mark Collins, director of federal policy at Brady, the gun violence prevention organization, said this new approach, focused on the gas-operated mechanism and the nondetachable magazine, is unique.

From Seattle Times

While Colt still holds the trademark, “AR-15” has become a ubiquitous term for a popular style of gas-operated, magazine-fed semiautomatic rifles.

From Washington Post

While Colt still holds the trademark, “AR-15” has become a ubiquitous term for a popular style of gas-operated, magazine-fed semiautomatic rifles.

From Washington Post

While Colt still holds the trademark, “AR-15” has become a ubiquitous term for a popular style of gas-operated, magazine-fed semiautomatic rifles.

From Washington Post