autoloader

plural autoloaders

1. governmentA mechanical device that loads ordnance into weapons such as tanks and artillery that would otherwise be loaded by a dedicated crew.
2. computingA mechanical device that automatically loads storage media (such as tapes or disks) into the device that can read them.
3. computingA software mechanism that automatically locates and loads classes etc. as required at run time.
4. engineeringA semi-automatic firearm.

   Antonyms: handloader