Autoswing

Autoswing is an item property in which a weapon is automatically swung when the key/button activating it is held down. In contrast, weapons without autoswing requires the player to repeatedly click in order to use them. The term Hold to Attack (HtA) is sometimes used as a synonym for weapons which aren't exactly swung, such as chainsaws and automatic guns. Automatic use is a popular feature as it makes weapons easier to use. However, its effect can easily be replicated on non-automatic weapons by "spamming" the key/button/trigger.

For a list of weapons with autoswing, toggle the HtA-column in list of weapons.