revolver
noun
re·volv·er
ri-ˈväl-vər 
-ˈvȯl-,
also -ˈvä-vər,
or -ˈvȯ-vər
1
: one that revolves
2
: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer
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The mother walked into a pawn shop and asked to see a revolver before fatally shooting herself.
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Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Moore has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver and criminal possession of a firearm or ammunition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
When officers arrived at his house in the 5100 block of West Vermont Street, Bures walked outside holding onto the revolver with blood coming from his lower abdomen, according to court documents.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
Inside the package inside the wall, police investigators found a .22-caliber American Arms revolver, 10 .22-caliber cartridges, a razor blade, three handcuff keys and a special bit that could unscrew metal fasteners inside the jail.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Moore has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver and criminal possession of a firearm or ammunition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
When officers arrived at his house in the 5100 block of West Vermont Street, Bures walked outside holding onto the revolver with blood coming from his lower abdomen, according to court documents.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
Inside the package inside the wall, police investigators found a .22-caliber American Arms revolver, 10 .22-caliber cartridges, a razor blade, three handcuff keys and a special bit that could unscrew metal fasteners inside the jail.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Revolver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolver. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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revolver
noun
re·volv·er
ri-ˈväl-vər
-ˈvȯl-
: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again
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