Crossword clues for automatic
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
automatic \automatic\ n.
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light machine gun.
Syn: automatic rifle, machine rifle
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a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released; as, a .45 automatic.
Syn: automatic pistol.
Colt pistol \Colt pistol\ (Firearms) A self-loading or semi-automatic pistol with removable magazine in the handle holding seven cartridges. The recoil extracts and ejects the empty cartridge case, and reloads ready for another shot. Called also Browning pistol, Colt-Browning pistol, automatic pistol and automatic.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"self-acting, moving or acting on its own," 1812, from Greek automatos, used of the gates of Olympus and the tripods of Hephaestus (also "without apparent cause, by accident"), from autos "self" (see auto-) + matos "thinking, animated" (see automaton). Of involuntary animal or human actions, from 1748, first used in this sense by English physician and philosopher David Hartley (1705-1757). In reference to a type of firearm, from 1877; specifically of machinery that imitates human-directed action from 1940.
"automatic weapon," 1902, from automatic (adj.). Meaning "motorized vehicle with automatic transmission" is from 1949.
Wiktionary
a. 1 Capable of operating without external control or intervention. 2 Done out of habit or without conscious thought. 3 (context of a firearm such as a machine gun English) Firing continuously as long as the trigger is pressed until ammunition is exhausted. 4 (context computing of a local variable English) Automatically added to and removed from the stack during the course of function calls. 5 (context maths of a group English) Having one or more finite-state automata n. 1 A car with automatic transmission. 2 A semi-automatic firearm.
WordNet
adj. operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; "automatic transmission"; "a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts" [ant: manual]
like the unthinking functioning of a machine; "an automatic `thank you'"; "machinelike efficiency" [syn: automatonlike, machinelike, robotlike]
without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive" [syn: reflex(a), reflexive]
n. light machine gun [syn: automatic rifle, machine rifle]
a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released [syn: automatic pistol]
Wikipedia
Automatic is an album by Dweezil Zappa, released in 2000. "Purple Guitar" was the audition piece for Bryan Beller to work with Zappa on this album.
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Automatic is a punk rock/ hardcore punk CD released by the band The Stitches.
Automatic is the third album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain. The group on this record is basically the core duo of brothers William and Jim Reid with a drum machine providing percussion and even a synthesizer filling in on bass guitar. The only other credited musician was Richard Thomas who joined the touring version of The Jesus and Mary Chain as a drummer. Thomas drummed on "Gimme Hell" and was a former member of Dif Juz. He also made appearances on Cocteau Twins' 1986 Victorialand LP and This Mortal Coil's 1986 Filigree & Shadow.
"Automatic (I'm Talking to You)" is a dance/ pop song written by Torsten Stenzel & Adrian Zagoritis and recorded by the Dutch singer EliZe. She recorded the song in early 2005 and released it on March 7, 2005 as the second single from her debut album In Control, which was released in October 2006. The song was produced, mixed and arranged by Peter Hartmann and Jan Langhoff at the H&L Studio Copenhagen for TG Production Denmark. It was EliZe's second single to be given the title "Dancesmash" by Radio 538. It reached the top ten and peaked at number 7 in the Dutch Top 40. The song also charted in Bulgaria, Finland, Belgium, Germany and France.
"Automatic" is a song by the American vocal group Pointer Sisters, released on the Planet label in 1984 as the second single from their multi-platinum landmark album Break Out. "Automatic" reached the Top 5 of Billboard's pop chart and became one of the Pointers' signature tunes. Eventually, three other singles from Break Out reached the Top 10 consecutively.
The Automatic Transportation Company of Buffalo, New York built an electric car in 1921. The car was a 2-seater with a wheelbase of 65in (1650mm), and a total length of 95in (2411mm). The Automatic had a top speed of 18 mph (29 kmh), and sold for $1200.
The company promised that 60 miles travel could be achieved between charging, and that the car could be parked in a 4 ft x 8 ft space. Very few cars were sold.
"Automatic" is the second song released by Pop Idol contestant Sarah Whatmore. The song was originally due to be included on her debut album, however the album was cancelled.
The single was released on 10 February 2003 in the United Kingdom. It peaked at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart in February 2003. It is also included on the compilation CD Hits 55.
Automatic is the debut studio album of American rapper Cognito, released April 20, 2010 with Strange Music. Since release the album has sold 1,290 copies.
"Automatic" is a 2010 single by Canadian Danny Fernandes featuring fellow Canadian Belly from Fernandes's second studio album AutomaticLUV.
"Automatic", released on CP Records, is the first single from his new album after five consecutive singles from his debut album Intro.
"Automatic" is a song by American musician Prince from his 1982 album, 1999. It was released as a 7" single only in Australia, with "Something in the Water (Does Not Compute)" as the B-side.
A promotional music video directed by Bruce Gowers, who previously directed the " 1999" video as well as videos from Queen, Rod Stewart and John Mellencamp, was produced for the song, which features band mates Lisa Coleman and Jill Jones whipping Prince in a simulated S&M session. The video was not released through conventional outlets (It was only released as a promotional video for dance clubs), possibly due to its risqué content in regard to the aforementioned masochistic whipping, but circulates amongst collectors.
"Automatic" was first played during the 1999 Tour. Later it was a featured number during Prince's 1986 Parade tour. The song was part of a mini-1999 medley consisting of a short instrumental segment of "Lady Cab Driver", "Automatic", and a very brief "D.M.S.R.". The song reappeared in 2002 at some aftershows in a medley with the Graffiti Bridge song "Shake!".
Automatic is a 1989 album released by Sharpe + Numan (a collaboration between Gary Numan and jazz keyboardist/producer Bill Sharpe, member of the jazz fusion group Shakatak). The album was an attempt to recapture their success of their collaboration single " Change Your Mind", which reached number 17 in the UK charts in 1985. Although "Change Your Mind" was initially supposed to be a one-off single, Numan recalled that "the whole experience was great fun and Bill and I left the door open for more work together." However, Numan was ambivalent about recording a Sharpe + Numan album:
Numan wrote the majority of the song lyrics on Automatic and performed the lead vocals, however, he did not contribute to the writing of the album's music. Backing vocals were provided by Tessa Niles, who had sung on Numan's four preceding solo albums. Automatic has a more lightweight-pop and commercial style in comparison to Numan's solo material of the time, although its sound is not especially incongruous in the Numan discography. The opening line of the track "I'm on Automatic" ("This is metal rhythm/A new song on the radio") explicitly references Metal Rhythm, Numan's previous solo album. Most of the album was recorded in late 1987 and part of 1988, but took 18 months for the deal to come together with Polydor Records.
Automatic includes "Change Your Mind" and a remixed version of the third Sharpe + Numan single, "No More Lies" (1988, UK#34). The second Sharpe + Numan single, "New Thing From London Town" (1986, UK#52) was not included on Automatic, presumably because it had already been included (albeit in re-recorded form) on Numan's 1986 solo album, Strange Charm. "I'm on Automatic" was the only single to be released from Automatic; it reached No. 44 on the UK singles chart. The album itself reached No. 59 on the UK Album Chart, eleven spots lower than Metal Rhythm, which was released nine months before. Its disappointing sales led to plans for a second Sharpe + Numan album being abandoned, however, the electro-jazz-pop style of Automatic would influence the general sound of Numan's next solo album, Outland (1991).
Numan expressed dissatisfaction with Automatic's lack of promotion on the part of Polydor Records. Of the album itself, he recalled:
Automatic was out of print for two decades; it was re-released on 18 October 2010 by the London-based reissue label Cherry Pop (CRPOP67). This expanded edition features additional tracks, extensive sleevenotes by Steve Thorpe, track comments from Bill Sharpe & Gary Numan, lyrics to all tracks, and remastered sound by Tim Turan. The release is a Captain Oi! Production (the same team behind the label's Kim Wilde and Animotion reissues released in 2009–2010).
"Automatic" is a song by Japanese recording artist Utada Hikaru from her debut studio album, First Love (1999). The song was released on 8 December 1998, as her debut A-side single with " Time Will Tell". "Automatic" was co-written and co-produced by Hikaru with her father Teruzane Utada and Akira Miyake. Backed by keyboards and electric guitars, it is an R&B track. The lyrics revolve around love and relationships.
"Automatic" was lauded from music critics, some who highlighted the track as an album stand-out and commended the lyrical, vocal and song writing delivery. Many critics have recognized "Automatic" as one of the best Japanese music singles and one of Utada's best efforts. Released in Japan only, it peaked at numbertwo and four on the Oricon Singles Chart in both 8 cm and 12 cm formats, respectively. "Automatic" peaked at number one on the Japanese Count Down TV chart.
Promoting the single on live TV shows in Japan, Utada performed the track on her Bohemian Summer 2000 Tour, Utada: In the Flesh 2010 and the Wild Life Tour. Tomu Izawa directed the song's music video, which features Utada sitting in a dark-lit room on an armchair and in front of a blue-and-white backdrop. Selling over 2.1 million physical units, it remains Utada's highest selling single in terms of the CD single; her highest selling single is " Flavor of Life", which sold over 5.7 million units in both digital, physical and ringtone units.
"Automatic" is a song recorded by Trinidadian born recording artist Nicki Minaj, from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012). It was written by Onika Maraj, along with Nadir Khayat, Jimmy Thornfeldt and Geraldo Sandell, while production was handled by Khayat and Jimmy Joker. Musically, "Automatic" is a Europop and techno-influenced song that features strong elements of dance music and electronic music with instrumentation of synthesizers. "Automatic" received mixed reviews from most music critics, with most of them rather dismissing or praising the production, lyrical content and composition.
Automatic is the eighth studio album by futurepop duo VNV Nation, released in 2011. It was released on September 16, 2011 in Europe, and October 25, 2011 in North America.
The band describe the album as being quite melodic, except for the track "Control", which is said to be a more club-sounding track. They have even described the album as being their favourite so far.
In the first week of release the album went straight into the German mainstream Media Control charts at number 8, the band's first top ten hit, spending 3 weeks in the chart; no. 66 in Austria, charting for 1 week; no. 77 in Switzerland, charting for 1 week; and no. 50 in Sweden, charting for 1 week. It also went to number 1 in the Deutsche Alternative Charts, a position it occupied for 4 weeks.
"Control" was released as a free-download prior to the album's release. Although not being an official single, "Nova" received radio air-play in Germany.
"Automatic" is the first single from The Get Up Kids' album There Are Rules. After the band's breakup in 2005, "Automatic" was the first single released by the band since their reformation in 2008.
"Automatic" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in February 2014 and served as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Platinum. Lambert co-wrote the song with Nicolle Galyon and Natalie Hemby. It was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance and for Best Country Song.
Automatic is the eighth studio album by Scottish musician Jack Bruce, released in January 1983. It makes heavy use of the Fairlight CMI digital sampling synthesiser and Bruce is the sole performer. The album was originally only released in Germany, on the Intercord label.
Automatic is the second studio album by English four-piece rock band Don Broco. It was released in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2015. The album was included at number 13 on Rock Sounds top 50 releases of 2015 list.
Automatic is the 2015 ninth studio album of the American house DJ and electronic music producer Kaskade. It was released on September 25, 2015 through Warner Bros. Records & Arkade. Album is available worldwide on iTunes.
Usage examples of "automatic".
He was so antipathetic toward the way politics ran on this island that he carried a large-calibre automatic pistol holstered under his armpit.
His desk, unlike the others in the antrum, thrown together and wobbly, was an elaborate sectional apparatus with automatic drawers, a pop-up typewriter, modular shelving and a built-in pencil sharpener that operated on batteries.
The automatic safeguards flushed the entire contents of the bacterial sorting chamber out into space.
Somebody behind the barrera fired his 9mm automatic into the air and that really brought the house down.
It was a small Berretta automatic, aimed at a spot between Sandra and Nick.
Is that ship some kind of automatic weapon gone berserk, shooting around the Galaxy exterminating what it calls badlife?
Lath let loose with his automatic, raking the brushy edge of the clearing with a spray of bullets.
Millions of automatic processes can continue, but the exteroceptors go with me, leaving behind a shell which is only the body.
But where pollutants from humanplayer stay in pool, use chlorine donor to obtain efficient disinfectant residual: Sodium Hypochlorite dispensed via automatic dosing pump.
The same old processes of automatic selection between rival molecules by reason of their longevity, fecundity, and copying-fidelity, still go on as blindly and as inevitably as they did in the far-off days.
Each manjack consisted of an M-60F machine gun, the newest version of the venerable platoon automatic weapon that had first seen service in Vietnam, and a removable automated firing system.
In the truest fashion of every light weapon developed by a committee, the procurement system finally developed specifications for the manjacks that transformed them from the original concept of a light, relatively simple automatic weapon on an automated tripod, into a virtual mini-tank.
To this Marill attached a crude form of modem, operating at 2,000 bits per second, which he called an automatic dialer.
A heavy automatic gun, the sort the marshmen used to kill the big crocodilians whose back armor might deflect even the needles of a strakkaker.
The need to defend him as a messmate was automatic, and given what he truly thought of the man, quite convincing.