revolver
IPA: rɪvˈɑɫvɝ
noun
- (firearms) A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
- (by extension) Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.
- (finance) Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.
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Examples of "revolver" in Sentences
- Meredith dropped the shotgun and went for the revolver.
- The executioners drew revolvers and the shooting began.
- Interestingly, this coincides with the 1834 invention of the revolver.
- However his plan backfires and he is shot with the revolver in the study.
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