autofire
Hold-to-keep-shooting mode
Autofire is a feature in video games and controllers that allows continuous firing by holding down a button rather than pressing it repeatedly.
The term also applies to weapons capable of automatic fire—shooting continuously while the trigger is held: The rifle has an autofire mode.
In gaming contexts, autofire can be a built-in option or achieved through controller modifications: I turned on autofire for the boss fight.
Simultaneous firing burst
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- fusilladeRapid series of shots
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
stream · hail · rounds · discharge · flurry · strafing · drumfire · cannonade
What initiates action
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- aimbotTargeting cheat software
- respawnReappear after dying digitally
- headshotShoulders-up photograph
killstreak · hitmarker · frag · combo · multiplayer · fps · controller · camping
volley
Simultaneous firing burst
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- fusilladeRapid series of shots
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
spray · stream · hail · rounds · discharge · flurry · strafing · drumfire · cannonade · onslaught
trigger
What initiates action
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- aimbotTargeting cheat software
- respawnReappear after dying digitally
headshot · killstreak · hitmarker · frag · combo · multiplayer · fps · controller · camping · power-up
suppressive
Tending to restrain
- machinegunContinuous-fire firearm
- assaultViolent offensive act
- infantryGround combat troops
tactical · ordnance · warfare · platoon · battalion · artillery · troops · combat · weaponry · mounted
trigger
What initiates action
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
- searBurn the outside
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
receiver · hammer · selector · magazine · chamber · barrel · action · spring · recoil · ejector
autofireprecision shooting
Accurate firearm targeting
sniper fire · marksmanship · trigger discipline · selective fire
autofiresemi-automatic
Fires once, reloads itself
bolt-action · pump-action · one-shot · single-action · lever-action
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