Assertion: semiautomatic gun | /r/CapableOf | use some of the hot gases
Facets:
value: to eject the spent cartridge
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: By diverting some of the hot gases in a direction other than straight out the barrel, they reduce recoil, and have a trivial to non-existent effect upon the bullet’s performance Use a gas operated gun – Semiautomatic guns, which use some of the hot gases from the burning gun powder to eject the spent cartridge and load a fresh one, will feel as though they recoil softer.